Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Cardiovascular Specialists

Imperial Health•Lake Charles, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing nursing care for patients following established standards and practices. The LPN displays responsible behaviors, communicates effectively to others, and functions as a member of the healthcare team under the direct supervision of the physician. The role involves maintaining an inventory of examination/procedure room supplies, assisting in the organization of efficient patient flow, and organizing the clinic environment to assure patient safety.

Requirements

State Practical Nursing license.
The ability to communicate effectively with others in the healthcare team.
Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments to the extent required to understand and accurately transcribe dictated reports.
Translate medical abbreviations into their expanded forms.
Ability to learn and use all functions of electronic medical record software.
Accurately enter data into a database, search for information, send and receive email and attachments.
Skills in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
Ability to answer frequent telephone calls.
Ability to work as a team player.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment during entire time at work due to frequent interruptions.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise professionalism when interacting with staff, managers, supervisors, physicians, external customers, etc.
Ability to comply with HIPPA confidentiality standards when accessing or communicating patient information.
Ability to relate to people and different situations with good judgment and integrity under stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Previous cardiology nursing experience
Telemetry experience
Previous medical office experience
EMR experience

Responsibilities

Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms.
Collects patient information and assessment data.
Obtains and records patient's vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight and height.
Performs chart review to obtain historical data.
Set up ECG monitor to patient & monitor heartrate prior to start of procedure.
Start IV for contrast & medication administration.
Maintains and uses principles of aseptic techniques and infection control when performing clinical duties and tasks.
Confirms and clarifies written orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks.
Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physician.
Follows policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials.
Recognizes emergency situations and implements emergency procedures according to clinic guidelines.
Administers first aid, CPR, and maintains emergency equipment and supplies.
Provides appropriate patient specific education, and health information materials.
Assures smooth and efficient patient flow and clinical operation in partnership with the healthcare team.
Counts and records all injectable medications kept in locked cabinet and refrigerator daily.
Inspects all sample and injectable medications weekly and disposes of any expired drugs according to Imperial Health guidelines.