LPN Cardiology

Overview

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Cardiology Clinic, Janesville WI
• 64 Hours/2 Weeks
• Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri - Day Shift, No Weekends

Responsibilities

• Rooms and prepares patient for examinations and procedures.
• Collects patient assessment information.
• Assists physicians during treatment, examinations, and testing.
• Reinforces patient teaching provided by physician and provides basic healthcare instruction to patient and family.
• Performs EKG's.
• Documents patient care and related information.
• Participates in QA&I.
• Prepares and maintains patient charts.
• Manual dexterity to operate equipment and assist with procedures.
• Able to lift, restrain and ambulate patients.
• This position requires the employee to frequently stand, walk, handle, finger, feel, reach, talk, and hear. The position requires the employee to occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, and smell.
• Vision requirements include frequent close vision, color vision and occasional distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• This position requires the employee to frequently exert up to 50 pounds of force and occasionally up to 100 pounds of force.

Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited LPN program

Certification/Licensure

Valid Wisconsin or IL LPN License

Special Physical Demands

Manual dexterity to operate equipment and assist with procedures. Able to lift, restrain and ambulate patients. This position requires the employee to frequently stand, walk, handle, finger, feel, reach, talk, and hear. The position requires the employee to occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, and smell. Vision requirements include frequent close vision, color vision and occasional distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires the employee to frequently exert up to 50 pounds of force and occasionally up to 100 pounds of force.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

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