Clinic LPN, Cardiology Clinic
On-siteGlasgow, Kentucky, United States
Glasgow, Kentucky, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeHigh School Or EquivalentMedium
Full TimeHigh School Or EquivalentMedium
Job Summary
Conduct daily patient assessments, administer medications, and perform routine procedures in the cardiology clinic. Gathers and records pertinent medical information, including diagnostic reports, while maintaining detailed and accurate documentation. Assists physicians with examinations, invasive procedures, and minor medical tasks, preparing patients for treatment through positioning and site disinfection. Provides patient education on treatment regimens and interprets vital signs and diagnostic test results. Collaborates with healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care and maintains infection control practices throughout the work area.
Required Qualifications
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse license, eligible to practice in the state of Kentucky
- Current CPR certification
- Experience with electronic medical records
- Must be able to see with corrective eyewear
- Color vision ability required
- Must be able to hear clearly with assistance
- Lifting - 0-50- lbs, 50 or more with assistance
- Carrying - 0-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance
- Pulling - Up to 200 lbs
- Pushing - Up to 200 lbs
- Must be able to administer medications orally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, intradermally, intranasally, or optically as ordered by a licensed provider
- Competent in performing point-of-care testing as ordered by a licensed provider while adhering to OSHA regulations with an emphasis on patient safety and quality control
- Maintains infection control practices by cleaning patient care areas before, between, and after usage
- Demonstrates appropriate awareness for suspected abuse and/or neglect to report them according to protocol
- Identifies and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
- Takes vital signs at appropriate sites and is able to interpret per norms
- Is familiar with location and use of pediatric emergency equipment and drugs
- Is familiar with location and use of emergency equipment and drugs for the adolescent patient
- Is familiar with location and use of emergency equipment and drugs for the adult patient
- Is familiar with location and use of emergency equipment and drugs for the geriatric patient
- Maintains patient confidentiality
- Maintains a good relation with all staff members
- Supports the Mission, Service and Values of the organization
- Maintain zero tolerance for abusive behavior
- Listen and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistake
- Never underestimate the power of an apology
- Refrain from blame and judgment
- Bring a sense of calm to stressful situations
- Value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working together
- Treat others in a way that I would like to be treated
- Participate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my teammates and T.J. Regional Health
- Foster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insults
- Speak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammates
- Value the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the whole
- Meet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my job
- Smile - at everyone
- Always introduce myself, my role, and my purpose use body language, eye contact, and tone of voice that shows respect in every interaction
- Follow the 10/5 rule: always acknowledging people at 10 feet away with a smile and always greeting people at 5 feet away
- Escort any customer in need (visitors, patients) to their destination
- Be a part of the solution when I am presented with a challenge
- Embrace change and set the example for those around me
- Accept openly when there are changes that T.J. Regional and/or I have no control over
- Manage the expectations of others by explaining duration and next steps as often as needed
- Serve with passion
- View myself as an owner of T.J. Regional Health and act accordingly
- Take responsibility for the physical appearance of T.J. Regional Health, including my work area
- Go out of my way to daily thank and compliment my customers and coworkers
- Dare to make a difference and be exceptional
- Constantly try to improve myself and T.J. Regional Health
- Speak positively about T.J. Regional, while at work and in public places outside of work
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with electronic medical records
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