LPN - Cardiac Electrophysiology

Independence Health System Careers•New Castle, 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, an RN, and/or a physician. The role supports examinations and treatment by collecting patient data, completing ordered tests and treatments, administering medications and immunizations, preparing patients for procedures, and assisting physicians. The LPN also supports patient education, care coordination, documentation, point-of-care testing, infection control, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and general office functions. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but serves as a coach and mentor to others in the department. The incumbent is scheduled according to operational needs, which may include rotating shifts, standby, and on-call work. The position promotes Lean principles, continuous work-process improvement, and accountability for personal performance and professional development. The work includes direct patient care and may involve exposure to blood and body fluids and other listed workplace conditions. Personal protective equipment is required according to applicable guidance. For lifting requirements over 50 pounds, two-person assistance and/or a transfer device is required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
Strong leadership ability and good organizational skills.
Independent and critical-thinking skills and sound judgment.
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.
Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Current Basic Life Support certification through an American Heart Association-approved CPR and AED curriculum.
Act 33 clearance with renewal.
Act 34 clearance with renewal.
Act 73 FBI clearance.
Ability to perform the essential functions and meet the physical and working conditions of the position.

Nice To Haves

Previous LPN experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the LPN Practice Act, policies, procedures, protocols, and professional standards.
Collect patient health data, including vital signs, weight, chief complaint, and pain assessment, while considering the patient's physical, psychosocial, age, cultural, and spiritual needs.
Involve patients, families, and other health care providers in care when appropriate.
Complete physician-ordered patient care treatments and testing; administer medications and immunizations using appropriate routes and age-specific techniques.
Document care completely, accurately, and promptly.
Educate patients and families within the LPN's scope of practice; assess educational needs and barriers, provide suitable materials or instructions, and document the education provided and the recipient's understanding.
Collaborate with physicians to support desired patient outcomes; prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures, and assist physicians with procedures as requested.
Promote patient safety, including using two patient identifiers before care, labeling specimens correctly, and identifying written documentation and point-of-care testing results.
Support regulatory compliance, perform point-of-care quality-control testing, participate in non-punitive medication reporting, and follow infection-control practices and standard precautions.
Use sound judgment and problem-solving, seek supervisory assistance when appropriate, remain accountable for actions, delegate care appropriately, serve as a resource and patient advocate, and mentor or precept new hires and students.
Help manage organizational and departmental costs and support compliance with JCAHO and other regulatory requirements, including continuous survey readiness.
Coordinate communications among patients and families, the physician practice, pharmacies, specialists, and insurance carriers; advise patients based on protocols and physician instructions and direct them to an appropriate level of care.
Facilitate prescription refills based on physician orders and obtain prior authorizations or assist with indigent programs as directed, based on patient financial status or insurance coverage.
Support physician-practice performance-improvement initiatives by collecting data as directed and incorporating implemented improvements into practice.
Maintain the care environment by replenishing supplies, keeping the environment clean and safe, and performing ordered point-of-care testing and required quality-control checks.
Before patient testing, identify out-of-range quality-control results and follow up; use the patient's name and date of birth as identifiers and accurately record results on the required forms and logs.
Prepare forms, copy records, respond to requests according to policy, help maintain medical records for filing and retrieval, and assist with other office functions and duties as required.
Promote a Lean work culture, seek process improvements, and take ownership of motivation, morale, performance, and professional development.