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LPN - Cardiology Clinic
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LCMC Health .
Responsibilities
Participates in the care of patients under the supervision and in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
Measures and records appropriate vital signs based on departmental policy and patient age. Identifies abnormal values based on age and developmental level and reports findings to the appropriate medical provider.
Participates in clinic flow, including assisting with patient arrival, assisting in and performing patient procedures, scheduling new and follow‑up appointments, and facilitating a smooth patient exit.
Prepares patients for examination, treatment, and/or procedures.
Observes patients for signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect and reports in accordance with policy.
Recognizes emergencies and responds appropriately in adherence to organizational policy and procedure.
Performs non‑complex procedures, such as simple dressing changes, according to clinic policy and documented competency.
Provides for the comfort needs of patients with consideration of age and special needs.
Handles clinic equipment, including preparation, safety testing, cleaning, and disinfecting in accordance with hospital policy.
Administers prescribed medication and/or vaccinations via the ordered route in accordance with department policy.
Collects, prepares, and secures specimens for point‑of‑care clinic testing and/or transport, performing testing per Laboratory Point‑of‑Care Testing Manual guidelines.
Maintains medication inventory, properly disposes of expired medications, stores medications per policy, and monitors refrigerator/freezer logs to ensure proper storage of all medications and vaccines.
Documents clinical tasks, testing, and procedures in the patient medical record according to departmental guidelines and completes paperwork, including documentation of waived testing quality control procedures.
Maintains privacy of patient personal health information by ensuring computer screens are secure when no medical, nursing, or clinical staff are present.
Navigates the Electronic Medical Record to obtain laboratory and radiology results, update patient demographics, and schedule follow‑up appointments.
Prepares safety reports when warranted or as directed by the clinic manager or designee.
Consults with and keeps the clinic manager informed of clinic activities, requirements, and problems.
Assists with compliance to safety, environmental, infection control, quality improvement, and other regulatory standards.
Implements standard and transmission‑based precautions as per policy.
Ensures patient safety during clinic visits in accordance with policy.
Maintains a clean clinic working environment.
Reports any safety hazards or violations in the patient or clinic environment to the clinic manager or designee.
Participates in the quality improvement process, QAPI projects, and EOC rounds.
Participates in the clinic preparation process by gathering appropriate clinical documentation for review by the medical provider or licensed practitioner.
Uses equipment including computers, printers, scanners, and fax machines; scans outside correspondence into the appropriate area of the electronic medical record.
Obtains medical records from outside facilities when needed or requested by the medical provider.
Answers the telephone and routes calls promptly to the appropriate person.
Licenses & Certifications
BLS Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association.
Licensed to practice as an LPN in Louisiana.
Reporting Relationships Does not formally supervise employees.
Shift Days (United States of America)
Application Instructions
To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications can be eliminated due to missing information.
We may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
Applications are inactive after 6 months and require a new application for employment.
Proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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LPN - Cardiology Clinic
role at
LCMC Health .
Responsibilities
Participates in the care of patients under the supervision and in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
Measures and records appropriate vital signs based on departmental policy and patient age. Identifies abnormal values based on age and developmental level and reports findings to the appropriate medical provider.
Participates in clinic flow, including assisting with patient arrival, assisting in and performing patient procedures, scheduling new and follow‑up appointments, and facilitating a smooth patient exit.
Prepares patients for examination, treatment, and/or procedures.
Observes patients for signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect and reports in accordance with policy.
Recognizes emergencies and responds appropriately in adherence to organizational policy and procedure.
Performs non‑complex procedures, such as simple dressing changes, according to clinic policy and documented competency.
Provides for the comfort needs of patients with consideration of age and special needs.
Handles clinic equipment, including preparation, safety testing, cleaning, and disinfecting in accordance with hospital policy.
Administers prescribed medication and/or vaccinations via the ordered route in accordance with department policy.
Collects, prepares, and secures specimens for point‑of‑care clinic testing and/or transport, performing testing per Laboratory Point‑of‑Care Testing Manual guidelines.
Maintains medication inventory, properly disposes of expired medications, stores medications per policy, and monitors refrigerator/freezer logs to ensure proper storage of all medications and vaccines.
Documents clinical tasks, testing, and procedures in the patient medical record according to departmental guidelines and completes paperwork, including documentation of waived testing quality control procedures.
Maintains privacy of patient personal health information by ensuring computer screens are secure when no medical, nursing, or clinical staff are present.
Navigates the Electronic Medical Record to obtain laboratory and radiology results, update patient demographics, and schedule follow‑up appointments.
Prepares safety reports when warranted or as directed by the clinic manager or designee.
Consults with and keeps the clinic manager informed of clinic activities, requirements, and problems.
Assists with compliance to safety, environmental, infection control, quality improvement, and other regulatory standards.
Implements standard and transmission‑based precautions as per policy.
Ensures patient safety during clinic visits in accordance with policy.
Maintains a clean clinic working environment.
Reports any safety hazards or violations in the patient or clinic environment to the clinic manager or designee.
Participates in the quality improvement process, QAPI projects, and EOC rounds.
Participates in the clinic preparation process by gathering appropriate clinical documentation for review by the medical provider or licensed practitioner.
Uses equipment including computers, printers, scanners, and fax machines; scans outside correspondence into the appropriate area of the electronic medical record.
Obtains medical records from outside facilities when needed or requested by the medical provider.
Answers the telephone and routes calls promptly to the appropriate person.
Licenses & Certifications
BLS Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association.
Licensed to practice as an LPN in Louisiana.
Reporting Relationships Does not formally supervise employees.
Shift Days (United States of America)
Application Instructions
To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications can be eliminated due to missing information.
We may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
Applications are inactive after 6 months and require a new application for employment.
Proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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