Pay range: $31.46 - $42.47 Heart & Lung Specialists - Bend, Oregon ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: LPN- Cardiology REPORTS TO POSITION: Clinical Supervisor DEPARTMENT: Heart and Lung Specialists DATE LAST REVIEWED: 1/3/2020 OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: The St. Charles Heart & Lung Specialists clinic contains the subspecialties of Non-invasive Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Structural Heart. Together, these specialists deliver a complete patient centered program of care for patients with cardiac conditions. The program delivers care in the outpatient setting throughout Central Oregon and inpatient hospital care at the St. Charles Bend campus. POSITION OVERVIEW: Under the clinical direction of the supervising provider provides quality patient and family centered care as a member of the health care team in accordance with St. Charles Health System mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. Applies standards for professional nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families and all others. Responsible for daily patient flow. Use triage skills to make appropriate patient health assessments and anticipate physician’s needs regarding patient care. This position interacts with the adult patient population. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques, and applies this knowledge in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and work instructions and within the laws governing nursing duties of an LPN in the State of Oregon. In coordination with supervising provider, assesses the patient’s condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patient’s/family’s physical, emotional, and other needs; and evaluates patient’s progress. Anticipate physician's needs as they relate to the patients' medical care. Reviews incoming referrals, compiles necessary documentation and testing in conjunction with provider and works with the department to coordinate timely patient appointments and testing. Collects objective and subjective data from observations, examinations, and written records in an accurate and timely manner as appropriate to the patient’s health care needs and context of care. Records medical history data, room’s patients, take vitals, prepare patients as necessary for exams, performs EKG Manages medication administration, actions, reactions and discharge teaching. Contacts patient and provides necessary education for upcoming testing or procedures. Prepares and follows-up with tests including labs, cardiac caths, MRIs and others. Performs telephone triage; communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects. Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change. Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests. Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings. Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate. May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned. Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver. Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience. Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient’s care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, and communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc. Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies EDUCATION Required: As required by licensure Preferred: N/A LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION Required: Current Oregon LPN license. Current CPR certification. Preferred: N/A EXPERIENCE Required: N/A Preferred: 2 years experience in a clinical and/or acute care setting preferred . PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level. Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers. Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level. Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs. Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle. Exposure to Elemental Factors Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution. Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface. Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category Risk for Exposure to BBP . Schedule Weekly Hours: 40 Caregiver Type: Regular Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Is Exempt Position? No Job Family: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE Scheduled Days of the Week: Monday-Friday Shift Start & End Time: 7-530p St. Charles Health System is a private, nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality care and the latest in health care technology to the communities it serves. Headquartered in Bend, Ore., St. Charles is an integrated delivery system, with a strong focus on population health, that provides a full range of evidence-based health care services within a 32,000-square-mile area in Central and Eastern Oregon. The health system owns and operates a trauma level II, tertiary referral center in Bend, a trauma level III, type B rural hospital in Redmond, and trauma level IV critical access hospitals in both Prineville and Madras. As the largest employer in Central Oregon, St. Charles Health System and St. Charles Medical Group care for our communities in more than two dozen outpatient clinics and in more than 20 specialty areas of medicine. For additional information, such as Career FAQ's, benefits, and why your dream job awaits, please visit our Careers site. With a variety of nursing positions available, you can choose a career path that fits both your interests AND your lifestyle. Please click on the link for additional help on navigating the candidate site and features of the candidate home page. Candidate Home User Guide

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