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LPN - CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY BUTLER

Independence Health System · Butler, Pennsylvania, US

Performs direct patient care activities, such as lab tests, treatments, and medication administration. These are performed under the direction of the Nurse M...

Job description

Performs direct patient care activities, such as lab tests, treatments, and medication administration. These are performed under the direction of the Nurse Manager, RN Supervisor, RN and/or physician in preparation for the patient’s examination and treatment. Carries out clinical activities, quality control activities, performance improvement initiatives, etc. in support of the Physician Practice as assigned. Essential Job Functions: - Delivers direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the LPN Practice Act, hospital and/or physician practice policies, procedures, protocols, and other professional standards of care. - Collects patient health care data, including VS, weight, chief complaint and pain assessment focusing on the physical, psychosocial, age, cultural, and spiritual needs of the patient. - Involves the patient/family and other health care providers when appropriate. - Completes patient care treatments/testing as ordered by the physician. - Administers medications/immunizations using appropriate routes and techniques specific to age of the patient. - Complies with completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of documentation. - Provides education and instruction, withi...