Licensed Vocational Nurse/LVN – Heart & Lung Surgical Specialists Clinic – Full-Time, Days
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) delivers care to patients utilizing the LVN Process. This role involves triaging patient calls, communicating with providers, and utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care for selected patient populations and their families. The LVN performs specific nursing care related to cardiology, collects patient data (vital signs, patient appearance, and response to stimuli), prepares patient records, administers prescribed medications, and monitors treatment progress. This position is with Heart & Lung Surgical Specialists Clinic and is full-time, working days.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Accredited School of Practical Nursing Program
- ACLS or BCLS Upon Hire
- Experience working alongside RNs, surgery schedulers, and referral coordinators
- Comfort with prior authorizations or insurance coordination
- Rooming patients, vitals/clinic flow support experience
- Knowledge of basic nursing processes and understanding of healthcare technology, equipment, and supplies
- Knowledge of state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures
- Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients
- Demonstrate sound judgment and composure
- Ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations
- Maintain a positive, caring attitude towards staff and patients
- Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism
- Efficient time management skills
Nice To Haves
- 1 year LVN experience
- Surgical specialty experience
Responsibilities
- Delivers care to patients utilizing the LVN Process
- Triage patient calls and communicates with the provider
- Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care provided to selected patient populations and their families.
- Performs specific nursing care as it relates to specialty of cardiology.
- Collects patient data such as vital signs, notes how the patient looks and acts or responds to stimuli and reports this information accordingly.
- Prepares patient records and files using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
- Administers certain prescribed medications and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401k
- PTO
- medical
- dental
- Paid Parental Leave
- flex spending
- tuition reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
