Licensed Practical Nurse - Adult Cardiology Clinic

FMOLHS•Monroe, LA

About The Position

The LPN Clinic provides patient care according to established standards and practices and assists physicians, nurses, and other staff with the daily coordination of patient care and patient access. The role coordinates patient flow and schedules appointments, procedures, tests, and referrals. It may include serving as a preceptor for clinical staff and leading or directing others within the scope of practice. The LPN works under general supervision, relying on guidelines, experience, and judgment to complete tasks.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
High school graduate.
Proficient in English, with verbal and written communication skills.
Computer skills.
Licensed as an LPN in the state of Louisiana or holding a work permit.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care using the nursing process under the direction and supervision of a healthcare provider.
Review diagnostic test results and immediately report abnormal results and changes in patient condition to the RN, physician, and appropriate healthcare team members.
Administer prescribed medications, therapies, and treatments in accordance with practical nursing standards.
Evaluate and maintain an environment that promotes patient and healthcare team safety.
Provide compassionate basic nursing care while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
Implement components of the plan of care within the LPN’s scope of practice and competency.
Collaborate with the supervising healthcare provider on the execution of the patient’s plan of care.
Assist physicians, RNs, and healthcare team members with data collection, assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient and family care.
Support patients’ psychological, ethical, spiritual, and cultural needs by collaborating with the RN and healthcare team.
Seek out healthcare team members as resources to increase practice knowledge.
Participate in unit teams, work groups, and committees as requested; anticipate needs and voluntarily assist others.
Demonstrate knowledge of unit-based quality improvement initiatives and participate in quality improvement using standards, guidelines, and care pathways.
Coordinate patient flow and schedule appointments, procedures, tests, and referrals.
Complete other duties as assigned.