Part Time - Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN - Cardiology Clinic

DCH Health System•Clinics in Millport Fayette Tuscaloosa, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide medical support assistance for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Assist physician and other clinical staff with patient exams and procedures and provide healthcare support. Greets and assists patients as needed. Assist in obtaining, organizing, and maintaining patient files. Assists nursing and office staff with answering/returning patient phone calls. Assist with administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

Current Alabama LPN License required.
BLS (Basic Life Support) required
Ability to operate basic office equipment
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in primary care clinic preferred

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families.
Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs.
Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning.
Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes.
Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members.
Applies safety principles when performing care
Accurately documents observations, care provided, and changes in care plan.
Provides accurate handoff reports and participates in unit based huddles
Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement.
Performs initial and annual competency per job class.
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees
Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.