LPN - Cardiovascular Clinic
Position Overview
BJC/Saint Luke's Health Cardiovascular Clinic is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our clinical team. This full-time, day-shift position focuses on delivering high-quality professional nursing care within an outpatient cardiovascular setting.
Requirements
- Licensure:Active LPN license in both Missouri and Kansas (or multistage/compact equivalent).
- Certification:Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Skills:Strong professional demeanor, excellent customer service, and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Care:Perform clinical screenings for walk-in patients and manage telephone screenings using established protocols.
- Clinical Procedures:Assist with biopsies, wound care, dressing changes, suctioning, catheter insertion, tracheostomy care, and diabetic nail care.
- Patient Education:Provide essential instruction on medications and injection techniques.
- Team Leadership:Delegate tasks to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) based on competency and scope of practice; provide coverage for Medical Assistant duties as required.
- Compliance:Maintain clinic standards and practices to ensure superior patient outcomes.
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 year
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Various
Associate Degree
Job Details
Full Time
Day (United States of America)
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