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Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiology

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 12
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must possess a current, valid LPN or LVN license in the state of practice, a temporary LPN or LVN license in the state of practice, or compact LPN or LVN licensure for the current state of practice.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
  • Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on the area of practice.
  • Completion of a state-approved intravenous therapy program may be required in certain facilities or departments in accordance with state scope of practice, regulatory requirements, or facility or department policy.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate patient care and support providers in a clinic setting, including managing medication authorizations, administering vaccinations, and performing point-of-care testing.
  • Prepare patients for exams and treatment by administering injections, drawing blood, and performing electrocardiograms (EKGs).
  • Observe, compile, and report patients’ physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge-planning needs, and review available information obtained by health care team members.
  • Contribute to the plan of care, including discharge planning, under the direction of a registered nurse, using assessment data and input from the patient, family, and health team; account for the patient’s physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age-specific, and educational needs; collaborate with the multidisciplinary team; and provide input for updates as needs change.
  • Implement delegated interventions identified in the care plan and medical orders within the scope of practice, complying with policies, procedures, standards of care, and regulatory requirements; provide continuity of care through accurate and complete communication; and, when permitted, delegate and supervise non-licensed personnel in accordance with state scope of practice.
  • Report patient conditions, including signs and symptoms of change, to the registered nurse or physician; observe and report patient progress toward goals and expected outcomes, patient response, and the effectiveness of patient teaching in collaboration with the health care team.
  • Document observations, implementation, and data in the patient record, reflecting objective and subjective data, nursing interventions, and patient response to treatment; record physician orders accurately and promptly.
  • When required, plan, organize, develop, and coordinate documentation and patient-assessment data; maintain, update, and revise documentation according to changes in patient condition and federal or state guidelines; coordinate with the interdisciplinary team regarding functional or care level and transitions; perform reimbursement-documentation and quality-management audits; and present audit summaries for management review.
  • When required, coordinate admissions, including new-resident evaluations; communicate verbally and in writing with residents, families, and referral sources about admissions; and facilitate problem solving with residents, families, referral sources, insurance companies, and clinical staff.
  • Prioritize data from multiple sources to provide quality care and support to patients and families, and interact with staff throughout the facility, patients, families, and physicians.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the designated clinical area is preferred.
  • Additional related education and/or experience is preferred.
  • For Banner Registry and Travel positions, at least one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting is required, including work in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as an LPN or LVN in the specialty area.

About the Company

Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Banner Health is a nonprofit health care system operating a large network of hospitals, clinics and home- and long-term-care services across six Western states. It runs 33 acute-care hospitals, Banner Health Network, university medicine programs and a mix of urgent care, family clinics, home care, hospice, pharmacies and a nursing registry to provide coordinated care. Its network links hospitals, physician groups and care sites to guide patients through primary, specialty, inpatient and end-of-life services, aiming to simplify transitions between care settings. Its goal is to improve community health by delivering broad, accessible, coordinated care and reinvesting profits into health services and community programs.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Founded
1999

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