LPN - Cardiology Clinic

LCMC Health•Metairie, LA

About The Position

The LPN participates in patient care under the supervision and in collaboration with other healthcare team members. The role supports clinic operations by preparing patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures; assisting with clinic flow and appointments; performing non-complex procedures within documented competency; administering prescribed medications and vaccinations; collecting specimens and performing point-of-care testing; and maintaining clinic equipment and medication safety. The LPN documents clinical care, testing, and procedures in the patient medical record, navigates the Electronic Medical Record, protects patient health information, and completes required paperwork and safety reports. The position also supports safety, infection-control, quality-improvement, and regulatory standards; maintains a clean working environment; assists with clinic preparation and outside medical records; and answers and routes telephone calls. The role works the day shift.

Requirements

BLS Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association.
Licensed to practice as an LPN in Louisiana.
Non-Violent Crisis Prevention (CPI, NCI-CPI) certification; NOEH employees will receive it within 90 days.

Responsibilities

Participate in patient care under supervision and in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
Measure and record vital signs, identify abnormal values based on age and developmental level, and report findings to the appropriate medical provider.
Assist with clinic flow, including patient arrival, procedures, appointment scheduling, and patient exit.
Prepare patients for examination, treatment, and procedures.
Observe patients for signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect and report findings 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.
Provide for patients’ comfort needs, considering age and special needs.
Prepare, safety-check, clean, and disinfect clinic equipment according to policy.
Administer prescribed medication and vaccinations via the ordered route and in accordance with 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, use multi-dose vials and containers safely, and monitor medication and vaccine storage conditions.
Document clinical tasks, testing, 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 obtain 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.
Consult with and keep the clinic manager informed about clinic activities, requirements, and problems.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Assist with compliance with safety, environmental, infection-control, quality-improvement, and other regulatory standards.
Implement standard and transmission-based precautions and ensure patient safety during clinic visits.
Maintain a clean clinic environment and report safety hazards or violations to the clinic manager or designee.
Participate in quality-improvement processes, QAPI projects, and EOC Rounds.
Gather clinical documentation for review by the medical provider or licensed practitioner as part of clinic preparation.
Use computers, printers, scanners, and fax machines; scan outside correspondence into the appropriate part of the Electronic Medical Record.
Obtain outside medical records when needed or requested by a medical provider.
Answer telephone calls and route them promptly to the appropriate person.