Licensed Practical Nurse

Essential Functions of the Role

• Performs general nursing care to patients.
• Administers treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Aids provider during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Observes, records, and reports patients’ condition and reaction to drugs or treatments to providers.
• Maintains timely flow of patients.
• Greets patients and obtains well-documented history and vitals.
• Prepares patients for physical exam.
• Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Maintains patient files, records and other information in a professional manner following policies and procedures regarding documentation.
• Ensures preparation of exam rooms including re-stocking of treatment areas.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner.
• Maintains established policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursing.
• Valid state license to practice nursing.
• BCLS Certification.

Desired Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in the Cardiology field.
• Knowledge of ICD10, CPT and HCPCS.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Previous experience administering IV fluids.
• Previous medical office experience preferred.