Licensed Practical Nurse - IMC Cardiovascular

CHRISTUS Health•Alexandria, LA

About The Position

Under supervision, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides professional nursing care to clinic patients and collaborates with providers in a team setting to facilitate quality patient care. The role includes general nursing care, administering treatments in accordance with nursing standards, assisting providers with examinations and procedures, monitoring and reporting patient conditions and treatment responses, and supporting patient flow and appointment scheduling. The nurse greets patients, obtains and documents histories and vital signs, prepares patients for examinations, and instructs them in sample collection and testing. Depending on licensure, established procedures, and any required training or special training, duties may include patient assessments and transfers; telephone triage and provider-approved prescription refills; specimen collection and testing; catheterization; screenings; medication administration; wound care; respiratory care; splinting; assisting with procedures; and specified blood collection, diagnostic testing, IV-related tasks, and other clinical procedures. Some tasks require appropriate training, verification of special training, or direct supervision by a licensed practitioner. Additional duties include arranging testing and admissions; responding to telephone calls; providing and documenting patient and family instructions; formulating and updating care plans; preparing and maintaining charts and records; posting and reviewing test results with providers; notifying patients of instructions; preparing and restocking examination rooms; and maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA, organizational policies, quality and safety requirements, infection control, the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics, and cultural diversity objectives. The nurse attends required meetings, participates in committees as requested, maintains professional licensure and affiliations, and participates in professional development. Other related work may be required.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of employment or a compact license.
BLS certification.
Appropriate training or verification of special training is required for certain clinical tasks described in the job posting; IV push medications and adding medications to IVs require special training and direct supervision by a licensed practitioner.

Responsibilities

Provide general nursing care to clinic patients and administer treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
Collaborate with providers to facilitate quality patient care.
Assist with equipment preparation and support providers during patient treatments, examinations, and testing.
Observe, record, and report patient conditions and reactions to drugs or treatments.
Oversee appointment bookings, prioritize preferences in emergency situations, and maintain timely patient flow.
Greet patients; obtain and document histories and vital signs; prepare patients for physical examinations; and instruct them in sample collection and tests.
Perform clinical procedures as permitted by licensure, established procedures, and applicable training, including the procedures listed in the job description.
Arrange patient testing and admissions as needed.
Respond to telephone calls and, per provider instructions, call in prescription refills and prescriptions to pharmacies.
Instruct patients and families about medications and treatments according to provider instructions or established protocols, and document the instructions.
Formulate and update patient care plans.
Order, prepare, and inspect patient charts; post test and examination results; review results with providers; document instructions; and notify patients.
Maintain patient files, records, and other information according to documentation policies and procedures.
Prepare examination rooms and restock treatment areas.
Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
Participate in professional development and maintain professional licensure and affiliations.
Follow HIPAA requirements and maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information.
Maintain applicable organizational policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control requirements.
Carry out responsibilities consistently with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics, support cultural diversity objectives, and adhere to the CPG Service Guarantee.
Perform other related work as required.