Licensed Practical Nurse

LPN CARDIOLOGY AND MEDICINE ENTERPRISES

Description:

We are looking for an energetic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) that can be a team player in a busy Cardiology Clinic. The LPN provides clinical and administrative expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. Must interview patients, obtain medical history, complete lab and x-ray request, keep charts current, and screen calls within physician guidelines. Possess clinical research protocol knowledge.

Applicant should express a caring and professional attitude, have excellent computer skills, and be able to multi-task. Experience with Event monitoring, Holters, EKGs and Stress Test preferred.

• Record health history of patient and note abnormal conditions for physician.
• Instruct patients on any necessary procedures and tests.
• Room patients, perform EKGs and obtain vital signs.
• Observe, record, and report patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Ensure that patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner and forward charts as appropriate.
• Maintain patient files, records, and other information.
• Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments.
• Arrange referrals to a specialist and obtain pre-authorizations when directed to by the provider.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
• Assist with lab testing and Phlebotomy.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments.
• Notify patients of test results and follow-up appointments.
• Instruct patient and family regarding medications, treatments, and follow-up instructions.
• Contact pharmacies and notify patients of prescriptions.
• Control inventory and monitor the use of supplies.
• Maintain up to date stock and monitor and maintain medical equipment.
• Respond to and screen telephone calls for physician. Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow.

• A degree from an accredited school of practical nursing is required. Must be certified in the state of Arkansas and possess a current Arkansas License.
• Must have at least one (1) year of clinical experience, along with Lab, EKG, and X-ray experience.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus.