RN – Advanced Heart Failure Clinic

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GENERAL DUTIES

Participates in the care of patients under the supervision of the manager/director and in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team. Measures and records appropriate vital signs based on departmental policy and patient age. Identifies abnormal values based on age and developmental level and reports findings to the appropriate medical provider. Participates in clinic flow, including but not limited to assisting with patient arrival to the clinic, assisting in and performing patient procedures, scheduling new and follow-up patient appointments and facilitating a smooth patient exit from clinic.

Prepares patients for examination, treatment and/or procedures. Observes patients for signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect and report immediately in accordance with policy. Recognizes emergencies and responds appropriately in adherence to organizational policy and procedure.

Performs non-complex procedures, according to clinic policy and documented competency, such as simple dressing changes. Provides for comfort needs of patients with consideration of age and special needs. Involved in preparation of equipment, testing of equipment for safety prior to use on patient, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment according to hospital policy. Administers prescribed medication and/or vaccinations via ordered route in accordance with department policy. Collects, prepares and secures specimens for point of care clinic testing and/or transport when necessary. May perform point of care testing per Laboratory Point of Care Testing Guidelines.

Maintains medication inventory and demonstrates proper disposal of expired medications. Stores medications according to department policy and ensures medication safety when using multi-dose vials and containers. Maintains refrigerator/freezer monitoring logs to ensure proper storage environment for all medications and vaccines.

Documents clinical tasks, testing and procedures appropriately in the patient medical record according to established departmental guidelines. Completes proper paperwork including documentation of waived testing quality control procedures. Maintains privacy of patient personal health information by ensuring computer screens are secure in the absence of staff. Navigates Electronic Medical Record to obtain laboratory and radiology results, medical records, update patient demographic data and schedule follow-up appointments. Prepares safety reports when warranted or as directed by the clinic manager/designee.

Assists others with information, direction or help as required. Consults and keeps clinic manager informed of clinic activities, requirements and problems. Maintains strict patient confidentiality.

Assists with compliance to safety, environmental, infection control, quality improvement and other regulatory standards. Ensures patient safety during clinic visits, per hospital policy. Maintains a clean clinic working environment. Implements standard and transmission-based precautions, per hospital policy. Performs hand hygiene, as outlined in hospital policy. Reports any safety hazards or violations in patient or clinic environment to clinic manager or designee. Participates in the quality improvement process, including QAPI projects and EOC rounds.

Participates in the clinic preparation process by gathering appropriate clinical documentation for review by the medical provider/licensed practitioner. May operate equipment including computers, printers, scanners and fax machines. Obtains medical records from outside facilities when needed or requested by medical provider. Scans outside correspondence into the appropriate area of the electronic medical record. Answers the telephone and routes calls promptly to the appropriate person.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Valid license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing in Louisiana.American Heart Association, Basic Life Support Health Care Provider

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Does this position formally supervise employees? No

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

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Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

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• Deliver healthcare with heart. 
• Give people a reason to smile. 
• Put a little love in your work. 
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.  
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. 
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. 
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. 
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. 
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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