LPN | Cardiology Clinic | Full Time - 40 Hours Location: Rapid City, SD USA
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 16 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: 24_4189
Primary Location: Rapid City, SD USA
Department: MHHVI Cardiology
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Starting Pay Rate Range: $23.25 - $26.70 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
Job Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works collaboratively to provide direct and indirect patient care in the ambulatory setting. The LPN provides nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of the physician or Registered Nurse (RN) and accepts delegation to meet the needs of the patient. The LPN provides nursing care in accordance with the policies and procedures of Monument Health, standards of the profession, and in accordance with the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act, and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and/or accrediting agencies.
Essential Functions: Properly prepares the examination and treatment areas per clinic standards. Completes patient rooming procedures to include vital signs, data collection and other identified components specific to the clinic setting. Accurately administers and documents medications in accordance with best practice and clinic policy. Performs nursing procedures and treatments within Scope of Responsibilities according to nursing division and clinic specific standards. Demonstrates the ability to accurately perform and document assessments, apply clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, and implement change to the plan of care in collaboration with RN/provider. Provides/distributes preapproved/preprinted patient education materials and reinforces health teaching and discharge instruction provided by RN/provider. Completes independent nurse visits as allowed per scope and department policy with appropriate supervision. Assists in management of inbox and completes patient referrals/prior authorizations per policy and scope. Assists and actively participates in onboarding and mentoring of clinical staff per scope and as directed. Positively supports and contributes to departmental development as evidenced by participating in meetings, committees, and continuing education/training. Ensures documentation in the patient record is accurate, clear, concise within outlined Scope of Responsibilities. All other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements: Required: Education - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing.
Certification - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing.
Preferred: Experience - 1+ years of Healthcare Experience.
Physical Requirements: Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances. Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.
Job Category: Nursing
Job Family: Ambulatory Nursing
Shift: Employee Type: Regular
Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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