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Licensed Practical Nurse – Cardiology
| Company | Howard University |
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| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
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| Salary | $63636 – $70000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Associate’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse – Required
- DC License – Required
- 3+ years ambulatory nursing experience or 2 years inpatient experience on a med/surg Unit – Required
Responsibilities
- Trains all staff on department pre-visit planning protocols
- Conducts telephone triage, as scripted per the red/yellow/green triage matrix
- Reviews referrals and schedules based on diagnosis protocols
- Reconciles orders, including EKGs, Echos, X-rays and Stress Tests
- Compiles consult notes and sends to referring providers
- Liaison for inpatient discharge and ER follow-up appointments
- Tracks patients for value-based payments programs
- Trains medical assistants
- Manages Cardiology task in-basket, ensures service levels are met
- Manages patient throughput for Department Clinical Trials
- Collaborates with Clinic Supervisor and Clinical Director for improvement projects
- Collaborates with physician/medical residents as appropriate to determine action plan / escalation for cardiology patients
- Documents telephone triage call in the EMR.
- Manages Medication Refills process
- Reviews patient EMR for prescribed medication indication / history
- Confirms medication prescription to ensure it is the right medication, dosage, and frequency reviews allergies / changes in medical history
- Contacts patient to schedule appointment if required for refill
- Pends refill request to physician in EMR
- Documents / scans all relevant information in EMR.
- Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years experience in an academic health system – Preferred
