LPN - Cardiology Clinic

Position Summary

            Assist the physician(s) with the examination and treatment of patients; perform routine and non-routine tasks necessary to keep the clinical office running smoothly.

Job Responsibilities

·         Provide routine and non-routine care and education to patients, assisting Physician and Charge Nurse as needed; accurately document all care provided in patient chart

·         Triage patient calls and responds to all requests within 24 hours, notify Physician of urgent matters and all test results

·         Perform clinic duties in efficient manner to maintain smooth flow of clinic; prepare patient for examination, test(s) or procedure(s); conduct physician ordered procedures and referrals, schedule outside facility testing and procedures

·         Work in conjunction with Authorization Specialists to ensure all procedures ordered and performed are pre-authorized for reimbursement

·         Follow all safety guidelines, adheres to universal blood and body fluid precautions; ensure work & clinical areas are kept clean and neat

·         Represent company in a positive manner; adhere to Standards of Behavior; foster positive patient service-oriented working environment & teamwork approach

·         Respect and maintain patient privacy at all times

·         Take direction for daily assignments from physician’s RN or Nursing Manager.

Qualifications

            Education and Experience:  High school diploma or equivalent; completion of accredited certified medical assistant or accredited nursing program.  Maintain valid Certification or Louisiana LPN license.  A multi-tasked professional with at least 2 years’ experience in performing clinical activities in a medical environment.

            Knowledge:  Basic medical office procedures and medical terminology with concentration in cardiology; first aid measures; equipment, supplies and instruments used in a medical office; simple routine injections; universal blood and body fluid precautions; OSHA rules and regulations; various forms inherent to profession; patient confidentiality/HIPAA regulations.

            Abilities:  Must be able to stand for increments of 20 minutes; Must be able to assist in the lifting of patients from a sitting to a standing position or vice versa; must be able to bend or stoop for IV initiation; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with staff members; create a responsive, caring environment for patients; respond promptly to physicians’ directions; maintain medical records in a concise and accurate manner; react quickly in emergency situations; recognize and prevent possible safety hazards; ensure proper maintenance of equipment; communicate clearly and facilitate patient education when warranted; act as advocate and assist physician in meeting the well-being needs of the cardiology patient; exercise good nursing judgment; perform functions that consistently fall within the legal boundaries of profession.

Note:  This description indicates in general terms the type and level of work performed and responsibilities held by the employee(s).  Duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive.