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Clinic LPN - Cardiology Electrophysiology

Health First, Melbourne, Florida, United States, 32935

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Position Summary To be fully engaged in providing quality/no harm, customer service and stewardship by overseeing the medical care given to patients while implementing high standards of care consistent with clinic office and medical policies and procedures.

Primary Accountabilities

Assist physician in all procedures as instructed

Maintain all stock in treatment rooms as well as rotate dated medications, supplies and keep correct documentation of narcotic drugs

Collect blood and/or samples as directed using sterile techniques, process with correct paperwork and direct to correct laboratory for processing

Sterilize all equipment/instruments using proper techniques and handle all other standard equipment used at the wound clinic and/or physician office

Administer all medications as ordered and assure all documentation is noted, as well as call in medications to area pharmacies when requested by physician

Provide leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and patient team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical wound care setting

Assist in use of equipment and materials in a cost‑effective manner

Complete all documentation supporting billable activities in a timely manner

Maintain documentation and assessment of patients’ vital signs, drug allergies and description of patients’ complaints on all charts

Under the supervision of an RN case‑manage patients with their wound care

Apply dressings as ordered per the physician

Work Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse licensure from a credentialed program supported by the Florida Board of Nursing and obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date

Work Experience: N/A

Licensure: Current Florida LPN license

Certification: Must hold and maintain current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills

Ability to work in stressful environments

Ability to assess and quickly interpret data and assist physicians in the care and education of patients of various ages and levels of understanding

Demonstrate leadership ability and flexibility

Demonstrate knowledge of exposure to biohazardous waste, MSDA substances and unknown diseases

Physical Requirements (medium)

Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing or crouching frequently

Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, with or without assistance

May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or overhead

May lift, turn, pull, push or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift

May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or noise levels

May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines

Communicate with others to exchange information

Visual acuity and hand‑eye coordination to perform tasks

Workspace may vary from open to confined

May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle

Benefits At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential to our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

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