Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiology - Full Time

Assist physician with duties necessary to support the needs of the practice working within and to the maximum scope of license as a Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiology.

Requirements

• LPN - Must be licensed in the state of practice.
• One-year experience in healthcare field preferred but not required
• Basic knowledge of medications (side effects/contraindications, etc.)
• Be able to read and review pathology results with patients
• Setup and tear down sterile fields
• Basic knowledge of surgical instruments
• Prepare surgical trays as needed for procedures for the day.
• Assist surgeon with operative procedures both in the office and Operating Room if necessary
• Maintain infection control measures including but not limited to proper cleaning of surgical equipment and use of autoclave
• Proficient with autoclave sterilization process
• Knowledge and proficiency of dressing changes and suture removal
• Assess signs and symptoms of infection and reporting to surgeon and/or provider
• Hepatitis checks and protocol to protect surgeon, patient, and nurse
• May perform high level disinfection, based on departmental equipment.

Benefits

• Sign on Bonus
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Other benefits (no specific details provided)