Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN Cardiology

Ardent Health Services; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Ardent Health Services, Portneuf Medical Center's cardiology HOPD clinic in Pocatello, ID, seeks a day shift, full-time LPN to provide direct patient care under provider supervision.

The role involves accurate documentation, coordinating procedures, handling patient communications, and supporting the care team to deliver high-quality cardiovascular services in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure in Idaho is required.
• BLS certification required.
• Commitment to a patient-focused team approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of providers.
• Document patient interactions accurately and timely.
• Coordinate scheduling for surgeries, imaging, lab, and other procedures.
• Answer phones and respond to messages professionally.
• Cross-train and support staff as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license (Idaho)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Cardiology HOPD Clinic License Practical Nurse (LPN) in Pocatello, ID.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

Portneuf Medical Center is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's tertiary care and Level II Trauma Center, housing the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the providers, you are delegated the autonomous authority, responsiblity, and accountability necessary for carrying out assigned duties. Responsible to provide direct patient care and assist the providers in the delivery of world-class medical care. Nursing practice must be within current standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the cente r.

• Provides direct care to patients in accordance with existing protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Contributes to the assessment of patient’s health status by collecting, recording, and reporting objective and subjective data. Timely, consistently, and accurately documents all patient interactions.
• Works effectively with providers and patients to schedule surgeries, imaging, lab, etc. Completes pre-authorization for all procedures or testing to ensure effective reimbursement.
• Answers phones and responds to messages in a timely manner. Communicates and interacts with all customers(patients, visitors, co-workers, administrative staff, and physicians) in a positive and supportive manner.
• Demonstrates efficiency and dependability with assigned job responsibilities and cross-trains, as appropriate, to assist other staff members in their job duties.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Current LPN licensure in the State of Idaho
• BLS certification required
• Commitment to the team problem solving approach using a patient-focused model.