Ambulatory Clinic LPN - Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Responsible for carrying out patient care in accordance with physicians' orders under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse in charge. Collects history, checks vitals, performs patient assessments and assistant with medical procedures. Cardiac LPN Under the supervision of the Fitness Director and clinical direction of the Medical Director of Cardiac Rehab, independently performs patient orientations and assessments in Cardiac Rehab; maintains patient information and makes appropriate changes to plan of care towards improving patient's overall well-being regarding exercise, nutrition, etc. program and plan of goals.


Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Collects and assesses initial and on-going data about the health status of the patient.
• Initiates and/or revises an individualized plan of care that includes immediate and long-term outcomes for the patient/family and reflects the plan of the entire health care team.
• Carries out interventions safely and in compliance with policy to facilitate achievement of expected outcomes.
• Evaluates patient response to intervention/therapy based upon expected outcomes.
• Provides patient education by explaining procedures, medications and giving instructions at a level the patient can understand; addresses patient’s questions and concerns; verifies patient informed consent when indicated.
• Documents and communicates all required components of patient care.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Licensed Practical Nurse Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing Kansas or has work permit from the State Board of Nursing.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• First Aid - American Heart Association (AHA)

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice.
• Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques involved in performing general nursing services and adapting or modifying standards of nursing practices for care of specific medical cases.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.