Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Cardiovascular - Full Time

Staff Position Description

Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse Position Code: LPN-______

Department: Physician Services Safety Sensitive: YES

Reports to: Service Line/Clinic Manager/Nursing Director Phy Svc Exempt Status: NO

 

Position Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.

 

Key Responsibilities [List of material responsibilities and essentials duties which must be completed in achieving the objectives of the position]

· Works under the direction of the provider and the Arizona State Nurse Practice Act to provide professional nursing care for clinic patients in compliance with nursing standards and regulations.

· Triage patients by phone or in person, receiving and implementing telephone physician orders, maintaining clinical communication in dynamic environment. 

· Assists providers and staff in coordinating patient care for both clinic and procedures.

· Performs CLIA waived lab tests and obtains specimens

· Performs proficiency testing and runs controls for waived tests

· May perform venipuncture

Qualifications [Statements regarding minimum educational and experience qualifications, required proficiencies with specialized knowledge, computer proficiencies, military service, required certifications, etc.]

· Ability to communicate effectively with others

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks

· Ability to maintain attention to detail

· Knowledge of and ability to use computer hardware and software applications

· Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocol

· Knowledge of and ability to implement direct care, newborn through geriatric

· Knowledge of and ability to use basic medical terminology

Education:

· Graduate of a practical or vocational nursing program

· High school graduate or equivalent.

Certification/Licensure:

· Current, valid Arizona LPN license or compact state LPN/LVN license

· BLS through the American Heart Association.

Preferences [Preferred attributes for the position which are not absolutely required in the minimum qualifications (i.e., multi-lingual, master’s degree)]

 

Special Position Requirements [Optional section: any travel, security, risk, hazard or related special conditions which apply to the position]

Exposure Categories: 

· Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

· Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to chemical, biological and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals.

Work Requirements [Optional section: work requirements for physical or other important issues which relate to the job]

· Incumbent must be able to: distinguish appropriate colors

· Capable of consistently reaching and/or working above and below shoulder level, lifting up to 50 pounds

· Capable of walking or being on feet 90% of time per day with frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, standing; sitting at desk 10% of the time per day

· Communicating using telephone