Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

LPN PositionQualificationsRequired: Current Oregon LPN; Ability to work effectively as a team member in the delivery of health care services; Ability to interview, examine, assess, evaluate, and identify health problems for patients; and AHA BLS certification required by the end of the month following 60 days from position start date.Lic/Reg/Cert: Current Oregon LPN license.Typical Physical/Mental DemandsMedium physical, high mental demand capabilities required. Must be able to work independently, as well as with other physicians/clinical staff, courteously and professionally. Must be clear thinking. Able to work with time constraints and high stress situations. Must be able to work/maneuver frequently in and around work areas. Excellent problem-solving skills required.Essential Job FunctionsProvides quality care for patients.Provides patient care/treatment within scope of practice and knowledge base.Maintains a courteous and professional demeanor with staff, patients and family members.Participates in evaluations of Level II staff when appropriate.Provides follow-up care and discharge instructions for each patient as appropriate for their needs.Perform or assist with cardiology-related testing and procedures within the LPN scope of practice and organizational policyObtain 12-lead EKGs and prepare results for provider review.Prepare patients for diagnostic testing and procedures.Recognize urgent symptoms and escalate concerns according to clinic protocols.Coordinate follow-up appointments, testing, referrals, and other patient care needs.Communicate with hospital departments, pharmacies, outside facilities, and other healthcare professionals to support continuity of care.Assist with obtaining outside medical records, test results, and required documentation.Support timely completion of provider orders and follow-up activities.Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, medical assistants, schedulers, and other members of the healthcare team.Accurately document patient care, communication, procedures, and interventions in the electronic health record.Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational policies.Follow hospital, clinic, regulatory, infection prevention, and patient safety standards.Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and appropriately escalate concerns.Strong organizational and time-management skills.Appropriately utilizes nursing resources, equipment and supplies.Screening, dosing and administration of injectionsInstruction and administration of testsTelephone triage of patientsTelephone counseling of patients under direct supervision of the medical clinician.Respond to patient calls in a timely manner.Recognition of medical emergency and initiation of alert and treatment systemProcess and prepare the patient for assessment and treatment, by the medical clinician, in a timely manner.Schedule appointments for patient procedures and examinations and prioritize referrals.Willingness to be flexible and adaptive to different situations with regards to patients, medical clinicians, co-workers, and leadership.Demonstrates competency in initiating, maintaining, and discontinuing peripheral IVs; administering IV medications and fluids as permitted by scope of practice.Marginal Job FunctionsBilingualKnowledge of copies, FAX, computer (PC) systems.Assists patient as needed.Performs other duties as assigned.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.