15093BR

Title:

LPN-Out Patient

Department/Cost Center:

745 - Cardiology

Job Description:

The LPN is responsible for assessing and monitoring the cardiac patients during the stress tests and clinical visits in the cardiology department.

Office Visits:

1. Obtain weights, height, blood pressure, heart rate, and ekg as indicated, along with all meaningful use criteria on each patient and document in the electronic record.

2. Review and document patients' medications in electronic record

3. Review and populate as necessary the patient's medical and surgical history in the electronic record

4. Patient education including but not limited to cardiac medications, diet, exercise, and procedure

5. Phlebotomy

6. Report any issues to cardiologist

7. Assist with organizing patient flow in department

For Nuclear stress testing/echo stress testing:

1. Using universal protocol, ensure correct test is scheduled per order placed in electronic record.

2. Maintains current knowledge base on nuclear medicine theory- radiation safety and advanced cardiology principles.

3. Provide patient care which includes initial assessment, set up, assessment-and monitoring throughout stress testing procedures.

4. Provide education and ensure patient understanding at initiation of test.

5. Report any abnormalities to interpreting cardiologist

6. Complete testing template per testing protocol in electronic record and route to interpreting cardiologist.

7. Demonstrate proficiency in establishing intravenous lines.

Auto req ID:

15093BR

Job Requirements:

1. Education: Fulfills educational requirements to practice as an LPN in NYS

2. Experience: Previous LPN experience in a primary care setting preferred.

3. License/Certification Required: Licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State; BLS required (American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare providers or American Red Cross CPR for professional Healthcare providers)

4. Skills: Obtain VS, Room Patients, Perform Minor Laboratory Procedures, Assist the Providers as necessary, administer Immunizations, and phone triage

Employment Status:

Part-Time

Hours/Week:

20

Posting Title:

Ambulatory Cardiology LPN

City:

Rochester

Work Shift:

Days

Area of Interest:

Nurses

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