Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Cardiovascular Greeley

Primary City/State:

Greeley, Colorado

Department Name:

CVI-Cardiology Clinic

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Salary and

Incentives:

$1,000 Hire-on bonus for external candidates!

The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we're excited about what the future holds for health care. That's why we're changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. If you're ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.

The Cardio Vascular Institute of North Colorado Cardiology Clinic offers diagnosis and treatment for cardiac, vascular and electrophysiology conditions. Our team provides advanced cardiovascular care for patients with chest pain, heart rhythm concerns, high blood pressure, heart failure, coronary artery disease, valve disease and other heart conditions. At our clinic, you have access to a multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons and vascular surgeons.

We take time to explain your condition, review your treatment options and help you understand what to expect at each step of care.

A typical day as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Cardiology, includes a variety of tasks to coordinate patient care and support providers in a clinic setting. You'll manage medication authorizations, administer vaccinations and perform point-of-care testing , or testing near the patient care site. LPN's also prepare patients for exams and treatment using skills such as administering injections, blood draws and EKGs.

Shift

Details:

• Monday - Friday, 4/10's, 7am - 5:30pm, varying day off each week
• Will follow a providers schedule

Location:

• 1800 15th St. suite 310, Greeley
• May float to Loveland clinic for staffing support, if needed. 1900 N Boise, Suite 200A

At Banner Medical Group, you'll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice. Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout the communities in which Banner Health operates. We do this in a variety of settings - from smaller group practices like our Banner Health Clinics in Colorado and Wyoming, to large multi-specialty Banner Health Centers in the metropolitan Phoenix area.

We currently have more than 1,000 physicians and more than 3,500 total employees in our group and are seeking others to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and/or licensed physician, and is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his or her direction. This position observes, contributes to the plan of care, implements, reports and documents patient care in accordance with department policies, standard of care and state scope of practice.

This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to contribute to the assessment of data and to plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Observes, compiles and reports the patient's physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews available information obtained by health care team members.

Contributes to plan of care under direction of registered nurse, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of care. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews plan of care to reflect changing patient needs and provides input for updates as needed.

Implements care based on delegated interventions identified in care plan and medical orders, within scope of practice. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. May delegate and provide supervision in the provision of care to non-licensed personnel, in accordance with state scope of practice.

Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.

Reports condition of patient, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the registered nurse and/or physician. Observes and reports patient progress towards…