Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient Cardiology Adams - Full Time

WellSpan Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for our Outpatient Cardiology department in Adams. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work Monday through Friday on the day shift as part of a collaborative healthcare team providing intermediate-level nursing care in an ambulatory setting.

Clinical Setting

You will work in an outpatient cardiology clinic, functioning as a member of the healthcare team to assist in planning and implementing patient care. Nursing care is provided in accordance with Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and gather clinical information
• Perform specialized procedures and examinations as ordered and aligned with the Ambulatory Clinical Scope Document, including urinary catheterization and intravenous line insertion (with approved IV certification)
• Ensure patient care areas are adequately stocked with unexpired supplies and medications
• Sterilize, handle, store, and assess sterility of instruments and equipment as required
• Relay information and facilitate communication between provider and patient
• Reinforce health education, counseling, and advice to patients and families in collaboration with the physician or advanced practice provider
• Assess patient educational needs, identify learning barriers, and use various educational tools to encourage patient adherence
• Evaluate patient health status based on presenting symptoms and follow defined protocols to determine urgency for care
• Track, review, and monitor follow-up of diagnostic test results to ensure physician/APP verification and patient notification
• Provide education, counseling, and ongoing monitoring regarding diagnostic tests under physician/APP collaboration
• Assist in management of patient care between visits
• Assist in managing patient utilization of the healthcare system and provide education on community resources
• Complete necessary paperwork, prior authorizations, and appointment scheduling for diagnostic and therapeutic services
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation of medical treatment
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations
• Document and process prescription requests and refills per physician/APP order or policy
• Serve as a nursing resource for clinical staff

Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Therapy

If requested, you may take a 40-hour face-to-face Introductory Course for Hyperbaric Medicine (recognized by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society) to assist with hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment. After completing required competencies, you may monitor hyperbaric dives as requested. Additional HBO responsibilities include:

• Perform transcutaneous oxygen monitoring testing as ordered and per appropriate policies and procedures
• Perform blood glucose monitoring as ordered and indicated by patient diagnosis
• Administer hyperbaric treatments per the patient's treatment plan and monitor patients during therapy
• Educate patients and families regarding benefits, risks, contraindications, and safety issues of hyperbaric oxygen therapy prior to treatment
• Evaluate patient outcomes and meet with the manager and hyperbaric physician to discuss treatment and adjust as necessary
• Provide assistance in the Wound Center operating only within current clinical licensing scope of practice

Common Expectations

• Demonstrate commitment to patient, visitor, and staff safety by complying with all applicable safety regulations
• Understand the impact of medical errors and participate in error reduction through reporting of actual or potential errors and hazardous conditions
• Identify opportunities to standardize processes and error-proof systems
• Participate in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required
• Maintain established policies, procedures, quality assessment, safety, environmental, and infection control standards
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas
• Maintain professional growth and development, including licensure, required certifications, and mandatory child reporting education
• Provide outstanding service to all customers, foster teamwork, and practice fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation
• Provide age-appropriate education and nursing care
• Attend meetings as required
• Support WellSpan Health's compliance program and values of professionalism, integrity, and ethics
• Support WellSpan Health's privacy program to safeguard patient and business/operational information

Schedule

• Full-time: 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday day shift

Physical Demands

• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Carrying/Lifting: Occasionally (up to 50 lbs)
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally (up to 50 lbs)
• Kneeling/Crouching: Occasionally
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Occasionally

Working Environment

• Occasional occupational hazards
• Bloodborne pathogen exposure
• Travel between locations and care settings as needed

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate's degree from an accredited LPN program
• One year of clinical nursing experience
• Active Licensed Practical Nurse license (single state or multi-state) upon hire, OR Active Licensed Registered Nurse license (single state or multi-state) upon hire
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated and dependable
• Advanced skills and good communication

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave