Specialty Clinic - LPN FT Days (Cardiology)
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional, compassionate, appropriate and individualized routine care, observes patients’ health, assists practitioners and registered nurses, and communicates instructions to patients regarding medication, treatment, home-based care, and preventative lifestyle changes.
JOB DUTIES:
· Obtain and record patient medical histories, vitals, test results and other information for medical records
· Deliver compassionate support, attention and assistance to patients and families
· Ensure compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA
· Monitor patients throughout their treatment
· Perform routine checks of patients’ vital signs
· Ensure that patients take their medication
· Liaise with patients’ families
· In some settings:
o Assure patient chart completeness, records changes and Medicare reports with 98% accuracy
o Order supplies based on department needs
o Complete reports in a timely and accurate manner
o Assist with patient set-up and clean up
o Assist with maintaining orderliness of department
o Prepares necessary documentation and charting for patients
o Greet patients and visitors
· Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assumes other responsibilities as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program, required
· Current IV Certification or intention to become IV certified, required
· Current LPN licensure with the State of Kansas, required
· BLS, required
· 1-2 years’ experience in a healthcare setting, preferred