Licensed Practical Nurse - Coumadin Clinic (FTD)

Job Details

Job Location

Arkansas Heart Hospital Main Clinic - Little Rock, AR

Description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for assisting clinical team members by performing a variety of duties for patients within the scope of practice of an LPN or Medical Assistant using the patient-focused care system and under the direction / supervision of an RN or physician.

Primary Duties

Patient Care :

• Actively participates directly with patient care and ensures a safe and comforting environment.
• Responds to patient needs in a timely manner.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Welcomes patients and ensures the admission paperwork is available; actively participates in the admission process.
• Performs / Assists with positioning patients and transferring patients from bed to chair or wheelchair or stretcher.
• Performs / Assists with range of motion exercises and ambulating.
• Reports abnormal conditions to the RN or physician in a timely manner.
• Identifies the organization of the human body, including its systems, structure and functions.
• Demonstrates general principles of cleanliness (asepsis).
• Applies the principle of basic nutrition to patient care.
• Provides basic emergency care.
• Coordinates the booking and scheduling of patients for procedures / appointments
• Serves as liaison with physician / facility, patient and families regarding patient care.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor, based on demonstrated competency.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Maintains universal precautions.

Clinic patient work up

Qualifications

Qualifications / Specifications