LPN - Cardiology Clinic (Day Shift) - Lafayette, LA

US Heart and Vascular; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

US Heart and Vascular is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Cardiology Specialists of Acadiana located in Lafayette, LA.

Responsibilities include providing routine and non-routine care and education to patients, triaging calls, documenting care, and coordinating with physicians and staff to maintain clinic flow and patient safety. This full-time daytime role supports a collaborative cardiology team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of accredited certified medical assistant or accredited nursing program.
• Maintain valid Certification or Louisiana LPN license.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in performing clinical activities in a medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and non-routine care and education to patients, assisting Physician and Charge Nurse as needed; accurately document all care provided in patient chart
• Triage patient calls and responds to all requests within 24 hours, notify Physician of urgent matters and all test results
• Perform clinic duties in efficient manner to maintain smooth flow of clinic; prepare patient for examination, test(s) or procedure(s); conduct physician ordered procedures and referrals, schedule outside facility testing and procedures
• Work in conjunction with Authorization Specialists to ensure all procedures ordered and performed are pre-authorized for reimbursement
• Follow all safety guidelines, adheres to universal blood and body fluid precautions; ensure work & clinical areas are kept clean and neat
• Represent company in a positive manner; adhere to Standards of Behavior; foster positive patient service-oriented working environment & teamwork approach
• Respect and maintain patient privacy at all times
• Take direction for daily assignments from physician's RN or Nursing Manager.

Skills

Patient care

Education

Associate degree

Job description

US Heart and Vascular is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Cardiology Specialists of Acadiana located in Lafayette, LA.

Responsibilities include providing routine and non-routine care and education to patients, triaging calls, documenting care, and coordinating with physicians and staff to maintain clinic flow and patient safety. This full-time daytime role supports a collaborative cardiology team.