BH Licensed Practical Nurse

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assists physicians with examinations and procedures to serve the medical needs of patients with various cardiac related health conditions in a professional, confidential, and caring manner. Coordinates the flow of patients, phone calls, lab work, and nurse visits to facilitate quality patient care and customer service goals. Provides professional nursing care as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirement and organizational policies and procedures.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Performs nursing and other patient care activities to ensure the physical and psychological well-being of the patient.

3. *Screens patients for appropriate information to ensure the Electronic Health Record (EHR) is current.

4. *Prepares patient for examination treatment through BH's rooming process; taking patient history and vital signs, completes medication reconciliation and accurately documents in the EHR available to the consulting physicians.

5. *Registers and maintains timely, complete information in the patients' EHR and charts to ensure accurate patient care. Posts tests and examination results immediately.

6. *Upon direct assignment, supports provider(s) in a primary role, coordinating and facilitating patient care and follow up to achieve quality patient care and customer service goals.

7. *Ensures that exam rooms are clean and well stocked with necessary equipment and supplies.

8. *Prepares equipment and aides physician during examination of patients.

9. *Performs electrocardiograms.

10. *Dispenses medication as directed. Observes and records patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments, and reports same to provider.

11. *Educates patients and their families about diagnostic procedures, medications, post-treatment instructions, nutrition and maintenance of general health and wellness.

12. *Understands diagnosis allowed for ordering tests/procedures to ensure reimbursement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited professional nursing program required. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Nebraska required. Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience required, clinic nursing preferred.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare

professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

(DOT) - Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects including the human body. Ability to retrieve charts from a maximum of 80" high and kneeling. Ability to assist 100+ pound patients to exam tables and push wheelchair bound patients. Exposure to blood, waste, body fluids, communicable diseases, and aerosolized antiviral medications