Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Outpatient Cardiology Clinic
About the role
Join Our Heart-Centered Team - Our Cardiology Clinic is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to become a vital part of our patient care team. In this rewarding role, you’ll provide hands-on nursing care to patients with cardiovascular needs, support diagnostic and treatment procedures, perform health assessments, and help ensure each patient feels comfortable, informed, and well cared for throughout their visit. As an integral member of our team, you’ll collaborate closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, personalized care—especially for our senior population.
Responsibilities
- Provides nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and/or licensed physician, and is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his or her direction.
- Observes, compiles and reports the patient's physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.
- Reviews available information obtained by health care team members.
- Contributes to plan of care under direction of registered nurse, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.
- Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Reviews plan of care to reflect changing patient needs and provides input for updates as needed.
- Implements care based on delegated interventions identified in care plan and medical orders, within scope of practice.
- Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements.
- Maintains, updates and revises required documentation according to patient changes in condition, as regulated by federal and/or state guidelines.
- Performs audits related to the reimbursement documentation and the quality management process.
- Facilitates problem solving with residents, families, referral sources, insurance companies and clinical staff.
Requirements
- Current, valid LPN or LVN license in state of practice, temporary LPN or LVN license in state of practice, or compact LPN or LVN licensure for current state of practice.
- BLS certification is required.
- Completion of a state approved IV therapy program may be required in certain facilities and/or departments in accordance with state scope of practice, regulatory requirements or facility/ department policy.
Qualifications
- Recent healthcare experience preferred.
- Additional Related Education And/or Experience Preferred.
Skills
- Compassion
- Attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition assistance, Student loan forgiveness
- Onsite gym, wellness programs, discount programs, The Learning Center (childcare services)
Pay
Compensation $25.88 to $40.44 hourly wage based on experience and education
Schedule
Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5x8 hour day shifts