LPN- Cardiology

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

About The Position

Under the clinical direction of the supervising provider, the LPN provides quality, patient- and family-centered care as a member of the health care team, consistent with St. Charles Health System’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. The role applies professional nursing practice standards to enhance the experience of patients, families, and others. It is responsible for daily patient flow, uses triage skills to assess patient health needs, and anticipates physician needs related to patient care. The position serves adult patients and does not directly manage other caregivers. The Heart & Lung Specialists clinic includes Non-invasive Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and Structural Heart. These specialists provide a patient-centered cardiac care program in outpatient settings throughout Central Oregon and inpatient settings at the St. Charles Bend campus.

Requirements

Current Oregon LPN license.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.
Education as required by licensure.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a clinical and/or acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Maintain and apply knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques in accordance with organizational policies and Oregon laws governing LPN duties.
Assess patient condition and needs in coordination with the supervising provider; use critical thinking and clinical judgment, implement appropriate nursing actions, collaborate with other disciplines, and evaluate patient progress.
Anticipate physicians’ needs related to patients’ medical care.
Review incoming referrals, compile necessary documentation and testing with the provider, and coordinate timely patient appointments and testing.
Collect and accurately document objective and subjective patient data from observations, examinations, and written records.
Record medical history, room patients, take vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, and perform EKGs.
Manage medication administration, actions, and reactions, and provide discharge teaching.
Contact patients and provide education for upcoming testing or procedures.
Prepare and follow up on tests, including labs, cardiac catheterizations, and MRIs.
Perform telephone triage and communicate effectively in writing and orally with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, and values, and champion continuous improvement through Value Improvement Practice (VIP-Lean) principles.
Provide and maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Conduct work professionally and confidentially; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; act ethically, report known or suspected violations, and cooperate with organizational investigations and proceedings.
Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care, and perform additional duties of similar complexity as assigned.
Help create a healing environment and intentional relationships that support the care experience and the well-being of patients and caregivers.
Provide a therapeutic presence by responding caringly to patient needs, introducing oneself and explaining one’s role, asking patients their preferred names and care goals, listening actively, and communicating appropriately.
Document patient care proficiently in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies.