LPN - CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY

Independence Health System•Neshannock Township, PA

About The Position

The LPN provides direct and indirect patient care in a cardiac electrophysiology physician practice under the direction of the Nurse Manager, RN Supervisor, RN, and/or physician. The role includes collecting patient health data, performing treatments and point-of-care testing, administering medications and immunizations, preparing patients for examinations and procedures, and documenting care. The LPN provides education to patients and families within the scope of practice, supports patient safety and regulatory compliance, coordinates communications and access to care, and contributes to quality improvement and office operations. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may coach and mentor other department positions. The incumbent is scheduled according to operational needs, which may include rotating shifts, standby, or on-call work.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Current Basic Life Support certification from an American Heart Association-approved curriculum, including CPR and AED.
Act 33 clearance with renewal.
Act 34 clearance with renewal.
Act 73 FBI clearance.
Strong leadership ability and organizational skills.
Independent and critical-thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of the legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
Ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Ability to perform the essential functions and meet the physical and working-condition requirements described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Previous LPN experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the LPN Practice Act, organizational policies and procedures, protocols, and professional standards.
Collect patient health data, including vital signs, weight, chief complaint, and pain assessment, while considering physical, psychosocial, age, cultural, and spiritual needs.
Involve patients, families, and other healthcare providers in care when appropriate.
Complete physician-ordered patient care treatments and testing; administer medications and immunizations using appropriate age-specific routes and techniques.
Document care completely, accurately, and promptly.
Assess patient and family education needs and barriers, provide appropriate educational materials or instructions, and document the education provided and the recipient’s understanding.
Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures, and assist physicians with treatments and procedures as requested.
Promote patient safety by using two patient identifiers, labeling specimens according to policy, and using identifiers on written documentation and point-of-care testing results.
Perform point-of-care testing as ordered, complete required quality-control testing, follow up on out-of-range quality-control results before patient testing, and accurately record results.
Support regulatory compliance, infection prevention, medication reporting, continuous survey readiness, and compliance with JCAHO and other agency requirements.
Coordinate communications among patients and families, the physician practice, pharmacies, specialists, and insurance carriers; provide protocol-based advice and direct patients to appropriate care.
Facilitate prescription refills based on physician orders and obtain prior authorizations or assist with indigent programs as ordered.
Participate in performance-improvement initiatives and collect data as directed by the manager or physician.
Maintain the care environment by replenishing supplies and keeping patient care areas clean and safe.
Prepare forms, copy records, respond to requests according to policy, and help maintain medical records for filing and retrieval.
Participate in other office functions and perform other duties as required.
Demonstrate leadership, sound judgment, accountability, appropriate delegation, problem-solving, patient advocacy, and effective resource, preceptor, or mentor support.
Help maintain or reduce organizational and departmental costs and promote Lean principles and ongoing work-process improvement.