Cardiovascular LPN

4 days ago


Appleton, Wisconsin, United States Heart and Vascular Institute of Wisconsin Full time
Job Title: LPN for Cardiac Services

Join the Heart and Vascular Institute of Wisconsin team as a skilled LPN for Cardiac Services. In this role, you will provide exceptional patient care and support in the diagnostic and procedure areas.

Job Summary:

This LPN position is responsible for performing all aspects of diagnostic and procedure LPN duties under the direction of the Cardiologist. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Provides patient care that meets the growth and development, cultural diversity, and special needs appropriate to the patient population served
  • Knowledge of use of gait belts, slide and pivot boards, and Hoyer lifts
  • Effective communication skills with patients to obtain detailed patient histories
  • Good organization skills and effective communication skills with other members of the team
  • Proficient IV starts/injections
  • Maintains patient care, comfort, dignity, safety, and confidentiality at all times
  • Preps patient for Diagnostic CT scans, including IV starts, Beta Blocking, renal protection, and allergy protection
  • Assists the CT, Echo, and Nuclear Department as needed
  • Provides RN support in the procedure area, including help with all procedures as needed
  • Maintains our Chronic Care Management program
  • Interacts as a professional with Cardiologists, management, clerical staff, and patients
  • Maintains technical competency through continued education
  • Reviews/explains the procedure to the patient and answers all patient questions
  • Performs equipment quality checks and troubleshoots problems
  • Maintains a clean and safe working environment
  • Perform EKGs, download, and stock EKG machine
  • Help in other departments as necessary
  • Assist other healthcare providers in an emergency situation
  • Maintaining a neat and clean work area
  • Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, and organizational in-services
  • Complies with all practice policies and procedures, state, and federal regulations
  • Demonstrate proficiency in use of office equipment (EKG machine, copier, fax, etc)
  • Ability to use computer system to obtain patient information, update data, and check messages
  • Knowledge of use of gait belts, slide and pivot boards, and Hoyer lifts
  • Effective communication skills with patients to obtain detailed patient histories
  • Complete all necessary learnings as assigned by HVW
  • Performs additional duties as required or assigned
Performance Dimensions:
  • Strong customer service emphasis striving to meet the needs of all internal and external customers
  • Clinical competence (practices safety, asks appropriate questions in areas of knowledge uncertainty or deficit)
  • Maintains professional conduct at all times
  • Strong organization and prioritization skills. Ability to multi-task
  • Communicates effectively in a proactive and positive manner
  • Self-motivated – takes a fair share of the workload and is aware of the other team members' needs and steps in to help
  • Demonstrates initiative in helping others
  • High energy with a willingness to take responsibility and follow through
  • Demonstrates teamwork by listening, supporting, and offering constructive feedback to peers and team members
  • Learning oriented. Takes the initiative to stay up on new developments
  • Ability to adapt to change. Demonstrates flexibility as changes happen
  • Easy-going personality
  • Willing to learn demonstrating the ability to take constructive criticism and suggestions openly without being defensive
  • Team player
  • Efficiency/effective
Performance Measures:
  • Completion of assigned duties in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner consistent with organizational policies and procedures
  • Positive customer service skills and interactions
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills. Communicates effectively in a proactive and positive manner to accomplish tasks
  • Ability to work with multiple personalities in both staff and patient population
  • Ability to be open and understanding, compassionate, and 'appropriately assertive'
  • Comfort level with computers and required software applications
  • Participates in continuing education activities as it relates to current role at HVW
  • Maintain clear lines of authority, responsibility, and communication
  • Appropriately seeks assistance from licensed staff when task or problem exceeds knowledge and experience
Physical Requirements:
  • Frequent walking, sitting, bending, and standing for extended periods of time
  • Occasionally lifting and carrying items up to 30lbs
  • Able to push or pull over 100lbs with assistance
Work Remotely:
  • No

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary of $33.00 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), dental insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending account, health insurance, paid time off, and vision insurance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for delivering exceptional patient care and a commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest medical developments.

Apply now to join our team and take the first step towards a rewarding career in cardiac care



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