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FTE: 1.000000
Shift: Days
Location: 500 BUILDING
Summary:
The EP Device LPN promotes seamless care from referral to discharge within the Heart & Vascular Institute with a focus on Electrophysiology patients. The EP Device LPN works in direct collaboration with the cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurse practitioners, nurses and other team members; is responsible for the ongoing assessment of patients in the Electrophysiology clinic with and without devices. The Electrophysiology Device LPN participates in clinical decisions regarding the management of in-patients and outpatients; provides and promotes patient education; provides, promotes and encourages nursing staff education and involvement; and serves as a liaison between physicians, patients, families, nursing staff and referring facilities to promote quality and continuity of patient care.
Experience/Education Requirements:
Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.Extensive knowledge base in cardiac anatomy and physiology, cardiovascular physical assessments, arrhythmia and 12 lead assessment, emergency cardiac care, pathophysiology of coronary artery disease.Two years experience in coronary care unit preferred. Stress test familiarity a plus.
License or Certification Requirements:
Current IL LPN LicenseCurrent CPR certificationACLS certification within 6 months of hire into department preferred
Responsibilities:
Rounds on/reviews assigned patients regularly and evaluates patient progress with plan of care. Communicates plan of care to patient and family and solicits concerns, questions, and issues for resolution.Records patient's health information and establishes/records care.Provides emotional support, counseling, clinical education and expert guidance to patients and families to promote their ability to understand and meaningfully participate in the healthcare process and personal decision makingServes as a liaison between patient clinical staff, administration, physicians, managed care companies, and community/external resources to coordinate/maximize resources and identify/resolve barriers to the plan of care. Assists patients and families with resolving financial, psycho-social, functional, and administrative issues by advising of options and referring to appropriate resources. Intervenes as appropriate to advocate for patient and family.Coordinate the complete delivery of care to cardiac device patients. Perform EKGs; pacemaker and ICD checks in physician and nurse based device clinics.Assist in the coordination, scheduling, and performance of MRIs for patients with devices.Perform pacemaker and defibrillator checks with pacemaker programmers. Document the device evaluations in the electronic medical record and pacemaker database. Identify rhythm disturbances and/or device malfunction, as well as any other cardiac problem and report to the appropriate physician. Performs device programming and troubleshooting with physician supervision.Provide remote pacemaker follow-up management and expertise with trans-telephonic monitoring.Assist in the development and implementation of per and post operative and discharge teaching for patients undergoing implementation of permanent pacemaker/ICD.Serve as contact person for patients/family members regarding device based questions.Provides device, arrhythmia and wound care teaching to patient/family members in the hospital before and after device implementation.Provides direct patient care by following practice policies and procedures to render appropriate clinical support to the electrophysiologist physicians in both the offices and the hospital environments.Responsible for accurate sample logging in EMR and medication room management.Ensures all clinical work queues including Rx authorization, and inbox messages are worked timely.Ensures clinic is in compliance wit DNV regulations.Follow up on lab results, prescription requests, referrals and patient inquiries in a timely and responsive manner with the appropriate health care team members and communicates with providers as necessary and required.Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as requested by physician.Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality and protects operations in accordance with HIPAA laws.Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
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Other information:
Exposure/Sensory Requirements:
Exposure to:
Chemicals: Alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, Betadine, cleaning products.
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Performs venipuncture and non-blood specimen collection and performs finger sticks for specimen testing, but the use of universal precautions and protection reduces risk.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal - if a patient is infected, it is possible that the health care worker would be exposed, but it is greatly diminished by adherence to universal precautions.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Needed for presentations/training, telephone communication, facilitate meetings, patient communication.
Vision: Needed to read memos, literature, draw blood, and perform specimen handling.
Smell: Electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Needed for telephone communications, meetings, and listening to employee and patient concerns.
Touch: Needed to write, do computer entry, filing, draw blood and perform specimen handling.
Activity/Lifting Requirements:
Average Hours per Week: 32-40
Shift: Days/Evenings
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 15%
Twist: 2.5%
Stand: 30%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 30%
Kneel: 0%
Lift: 5%
Drive: 2.5%
Squat: 5%
Climb: 2.5%
Bend: 5%
Reach above shoulders: 2.5%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
). Putting away supplies. Lift above the head occasionally to place boxes on high storage shelves. Carry boxes up and down the stairs - distances up to 100 feet.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 30
Twist: .5
Stand: 30
Crawl: 0
Walk: 2
Kneel: 0
Lift: 5
Drive: 30
Squat: 1
Climb: .5
Bend: .5
Reach above shoulders: .5
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 15 lbs. Normal weight: continuous
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 50-200#
Fine Manipulation: Writing, keyboarding, restocking supplies, specimen handling, venipuncture, assisting examiner.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Not Required
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 8.5
Outside hours : 0
Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal
Atmosphere:
Special Hazards:
Protective Clothing Required: Gloves when handling blood and body fluids.