LPN - Cardiology Clinic

LCMC Health•Metairie, LA

About The Position

The LPN provides care to patients in a cardiology clinic under the supervision of and in collaboration with other healthcare team members. The role supports patient visits from arrival through departure, prepares patients for examinations and procedures, performs non-complex clinical procedures, administers prescribed medications and vaccinations, and carries out specimen collection and point-of-care testing. The LPN also maintains clinic equipment and medication storage and inventory according to policy. The position documents clinical care and testing in the electronic medical record, supports clinic administration and communication, and helps maintain patient privacy. It contributes to patient and staff safety, infection control, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement activities. The position works days and does not formally supervise employees.

Requirements

BLS Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association.
Licensed to practice as an LPN in Louisiana.

Nice To Haves

Non-Violent Crisis Prevention certification (CPI or NCI-CPI) from the Crisis Prevention Institute; NOEH employees will receive it within 90 days.

Responsibilities

Participate in patient care under the supervision of and in collaboration with other healthcare team members.
Measure and record vital signs according to departmental policy and patient age, identify abnormal values, and report findings to the appropriate medical provider.
Support clinic flow by assisting with patient arrival, procedures, appointment scheduling, and patient departure.
Prepare patients for examinations, treatment, and procedures.
Observe for signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect and report according to policy.
Recognize emergencies and respond according to organizational policy and procedure.
Perform non-complex procedures, such as simple dressing changes, according to clinic policy and documented competency.
Address patient comfort needs, taking age and special needs into consideration.
Prepare, safety-check, clean, and disinfect clinic equipment according to hospital policy.
Administer prescribed medications and vaccinations by the ordered route and according to department policy.
Collect, prepare, and secure specimens for point-of-care testing or transport; perform point-of-care testing according to applicable guidelines.
Maintain medication inventory, dispose of expired medications properly, store medications according to policy, follow medication-safety practices, and maintain refrigerator/freezer monitoring logs.
Document clinical tasks, tests, and procedures in the patient medical record according to departmental guidelines, including waived-testing quality-control paperwork.
Protect patient health information, including securing computer screens when clinical staff are absent.
Use the electronic medical record to access laboratory and radiology results and medical records, update demographics, and schedule follow-up appointments.
Prepare safety reports when warranted or directed by the clinic manager or designee.
Keep the clinic manager informed about clinic activities, requirements, and problems.
Support compliance with safety, environmental, infection-control, quality-improvement, and other regulatory standards.
Use standard and transmission-based precautions, ensure patient safety, maintain a clean clinic environment, and report hazards or violations.
Participate in quality-improvement processes, QAPI projects, and EOC Rounds.
Gather clinical documentation for review by the medical provider or licensed practitioner.
Use computers, printers, scanners, and fax machines; scan outside correspondence into the appropriate electronic medical record area.
Obtain outside medical records when needed or requested by a medical provider.
Answer telephone calls and route them promptly to the appropriate person.