Licensed Practice Nurse - Cardiology Leitchfield

Job Summary

Provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or physician.

• Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for review.
• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions.
• Evaluates learning needs of patients and families and provides education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.
• Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
• Might triage patients and refer to physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant if needed.
• Might relay information to patients.
• Might carry out orders by the physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant as it pertains to the needs of the patients.
• Might perform administrative/clerical duties in support of assigned clinical department.
• Might perform plan of care interventions.

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under general supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

Work Experience:

No experience required.

Education:

High school diploma, GED or higher required upon hire.

Additional

Education:

None.

• LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse and eligible to practice in the state of Kentucky required upon hire.
• BLS – Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment.

Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed.

Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

(Clinical - Office/Clinic) Standing:
Frequently;
Walking:
Frequently;
Sitting:
Occasionally;
Lifting 0-25 lbs.:
Rarely;
Lifting 25-75 lbs.:
Rarely;
Lifting over 75 lbs.:
Rarely;
Carrying 0-25 lbs.:
Rarely;
Carrying 25-75 lbs.:
Rarely;
Carrying over 75 lbs.:
Rarely;
Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.:
Frequently;
Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.:
Occasionally;
Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.:
Occasionally;
Climbing:
Occasionally;
Bending/Stooping:
Frequently;
Kneeling:
Occasionally;
Crouching/Crawling:
Occasionally;
Reaching:
Frequently;
Talking:
Frequently;
Hearing:
Frequently;
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements:
Rarely;
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements:
Frequently;
Keyboard Data Entry:
Frequently;
Running:
Rarely;
Vision:
Depth Perception:
Frequently;
Distinguish Color:
Frequently;
Seeing Far:
Frequently;
Seeing Near:
Frequently;
Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:
High risk.