Licensed Practical Nurse

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assists physicians with examinations and procedures to serve the medical needs of patients with various cardiac related health conditions in a professional, confidential, and caring manner. Coordinates the flow of patients, phone calls, lab work, and nurse visits to facilitate quality patient care and customer service goals. Provides professional nursing care as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirement and organizational policies and procedures.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Performs nursing and other patient care activities to ensure the physical and psychological well-being of the patient.

3. *Screens patients for appropriate information to ensure the Electronic Health Record (EHR) is current.

4. *Prepares patient for examination treatment through BH's rooming process; taking patient history and vital signs, completes medication reconciliation and accurately documents in the EHR available to the consulting physicians.

5. *Registers and maintains timely, complete information in the patients' EHR and charts to ensure accurate patient care. Posts tests and examination results immediately.

6. *Upon direct assignment, supports provider(s) in a primary role, coordinating and facilitating patient care and follow up to achieve quality patient care and customer service goals.

7. *Ensures that exam rooms are clean and well stocked with necessary equipment and supplies.

8. *Prepares equipment and aides physician during examination of patients.

9. *Performs electrocardiograms.

10. *Dispenses medication as directed. Observes and records patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments, and reports same to provider.

11. *Educates patients and their families about diagnostic procedures, medications, post-treatment instructions, nutrition and maintenance of general health and wellness.

12. *Understands diagnosis allowed for ordering tests/procedures to ensure reimbursement.

13. Assists Bryan Heart with pre-authorizations, release of information requests, FMLA certification, etc.

14. Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.

15. Maintains patient confidentiality.

16. Manages work hours, supplies, and other clinical costs in line with fiscal responsibility and budget.

17. Attends meetings and participates on committees as assigned.

18. May assist provider in both Lincoln and Outreach Clinic sites.

19. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

20. Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

21. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk "*". Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited professional nursing program required. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Nebraska required. Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience required, clinic nursing preferred.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare

professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.

ilitary Training Network.