LPN – Heart and Vascular Clinic

LPN – Heart and Vascular Clinic

Requirements

• Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – South Dakota Board of Nursing
• Very Heavy work – exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects
• Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances
• Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Properly prepares the examination and treatment areas per clinic standards.
• Properly prepares for care of patient by participating in pre-visit planning, preparing exam and treatment areas per clinic standards.
• Completes patient rooming procedures to include vital signs, data collection and other identified components specific to the clinic setting.
• Accurately administers and documents medications in accordance with best practice and clinic policy.
• Performs nursing procedures and treatments within Scope of Responsibilities according to nursing division and clinic specific standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to accurately perform and document assessments, apply clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, and implement change to the plan of care in collaboration with RN/provider.
• Provide/distribute preapproved/preprinted patient education materials. Provide reinforcement of health teaching and discharge instruction provided by RN/provider, directing all patient questions to RN/provider.
• Completes independent nurse visits as allowed per scope and department policy with appropriate supervision.
• Assist in management of inbox and complete patient referrals/prior authorizations per policy and scope.
• Assists and actively participates in onboarding and mentoring of clinical staff per scope and as directed.
• Positively supports and contributes to departmental development as evidenced by participating in meetings, committees, and continuing education/training.
• Ensures documentation in the patient record is accurate, clear, concise within outlined Scope of Responsibilities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of Healthcare Experience