Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Heart and Vascular (Days)

Cardiology LPN

The Cardiology LPN assists the providers with diagnostic studies as well as all clinical care of patients; to include assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. Will also have general responsibilities to assist in the day-to-day clinical operations of the office.

Education

See License/Certification Requirements

Experience

One year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.

Licenses & Certifications

*Georgia Licensed Practical Nurse or Multistate Nursing License*Healthcare Provider (CPR) or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

*BLS required within 30 days of hire.*Basic computer knowledge*Critical care experience preferred.*Minimum of one year nursing experience.

Area of Responsibilities

*Customer Service -Participates in patient satisfaction initiatives. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills Communicates effectively with patients and management regarding service recovery opportunities. Works together with other team members to achieve Office and System customer service goals*Development -Maintain and update level of skill for pertinent medical assistant duties Participates in continuing education Participates in the development of new programs (ex: Process Improvement, Quality Initiatives)*Patient Care - Demonstrates competency in patient care Maintain patient's safe passage in and out of the clinic, and ancillary services Greet, assess and interview patients Review present medications, allergy history, chief complaint, and brief interrogation of complaint Update medication list and current problem list Obtain past medical and surgical history, family history, social history, vital signs Anticipate needs of patients, and the doctor under whom I work Prepare and assist patients for examination, treatment, or procedure by medical staff Monitoring of patient during examination, or procedure Administers injections, performs phlebotomy and/or lab testing, etc. as directed by provider Obtains referrals and pre-certifications as necessary Acts as a liaison between provider and patient Explains medications, side effects, treatments, diets, diseases and disease processes . Supplies patients with medication samples as instructed by provider. Communicates with patients over the telephone, provides tests results, answers questions, responds to messages in a timely manner, and provides clear documentation of this communication in the patient's record. Monitors diagnostic tests therapy including but not limited to EKG's, ABI's, EECP, holter and event monitors and stress tests. Maintains strict confidentiality. is subject to general review only and requires considerable accuracy and responsibility. Continually works with medicines, lab equipment, and confidential information. Maintains patient confidentiality*Safety -Maintains working knowledge of medical equipment and removes faulty equipment from use as necessary. Participates in safety programs *Teamwork -Works well with others and functions as a team player Offers ideas and solutions for issues that affect the team and work area Stocking and ordering of supplies as needed Maintains patient care areas Participates in the training and skills development of new LPN's and/or medical assistants Assists in other areas of the office as necessary*Other duties as assigned.

Compliance Statement

Employee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline.

Education

See License/Certification Requirements

Experience

One year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.

Licenses & Certifications

*Georgia Licensed Practical Nurse or Multistate Nursing License*Healthcare Provider (CPR) or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Supervision

*No supervisory duties but may instruct new employees or student interns and correct work routines as an active participant staff development.

Qualifications

*Basic computer knowledge*Critical care experience preferred.*Minimum of one year nursing experience.

Contact With Others

Requires frequent contact with many persons at different levels inside and outside of the organization to carry out organization policies and programs and obtain willing acceptance, consent, or action.

Effect Of Error

Probable errors not easily detected and may adversely affect external as well as internal relationships and may result in major expenditures for equipment, materials, or procedures detrimental to the patient's welfare or the organization's interest. Work is subject to general review only and requires considerable accuracy and responsibility. Continually works with reports, records, plans, and programs of a major functional area of the organization where integrity is required to safeguard the organization's position. Duties may involve the preparation of data on which the administration bases important decisions and are highly confidential.

Supervisory Responsibility

Occasionally uses assistance of aide or helper in performance of task

Mental Demands

Assignment requires planning and arranging own work to reach definite objectives. Applies knowledge of a specific field using several varied procedures or techniques. Solves non-routine technical, treatment, or operational problems under general guides

Physical Effort

Moderate physical effort - Lifts, carries, or handles lightweight (1 to 25 lbs.) materials or equipment for about half of the day. Very occasional physical effort with medium weight objects (25- 60 lbs.). Office or laboratory work requires close visual effort and concentration more than half of day. Works in reaching or strained positions for less than half of day.

Working Conditions

Noticeable - (About 25% of the day) Involved in exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to temperature/weather extremes/occupational risk and probability of coming into contact with blood borne pathogens, other potentially infectious diseases, or biomedical/bio-hazardous materials.

Working Conditions Aspects For Immunizations

*Performs tasks involving contact with blood, blood-contaminated body fluids, other body fluids, or sharps (needles)

Physical Aspects

Continually (at least once per day)*Hearing*Visual*Speaking*Standing*Walking*Lifting up to 25 lbs.*Carrying Frequently (at least 3 times a week)*Manual Dexterity -- pinching with fingers, etc.*Feeling (Touch) -- determining temperature, texture, by touching*Reaching -- below shoulder*Pushing/Pulling -- up to 25 lbs.Occasionally (at least once a month)*Bending*Typing*Reaching -- above shoulder*Color Vision*Balancing*Crawling*Running - In response to an emergency*Lifting 25 to 60 lbs.*Lifting over 60 lbs.*Handling -- seizing, holding, grasping*Climbing*Kneeling*Squatting*Driving -- Class C vehicles*N95 Respirator usage (PPE)*Pushing/Pulling -- 25 to 60 lbs.*Pushing/Pulling -- over 60 lbs.