LPN - Cardiology Specialist - ChenMed : Job Details

We're unique. You should be, too.We're changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?We're different than most primary care providers. We're rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.The LPN – Cardiology Specialist is dedicated to the health and well-being of our patients. The overall duties and responsibilities of this role may vary slightly based on specialization and from setting-to-setting, depending on the market and size, location and patient volume of his/her assigned center and/or Specialist. They will guide patients through complex and routine medical and social challenges in a manner that fosters trust and respect between the patient and the care team. The LPN Specialist is an integral member of a Physician-led care team that is focused on providing excellent and comprehensive primary care for a specific population of patients.LPN Cardiology Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting our mission to urgently pursue more good days for our patients by preventing hospital visits through proactive cardiac care management.Essential Job Duties/ResponsibilitiesPatient Care & Monitoring:

• Assist with cardiac-focused patient visits and assessments
• Monitor vital signs, especially blood pressure and heart rate patterns
• Support EKG administration and basic interpretation under RN/provider supervision
• Help with medication reconciliation for cardiac medications

Core Cardiac-Specific SkillsEKG Competency:

• 12-lead EKG placement and acquisition
• Basic rhythm recognition (normal sinus, atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, tachycardia)
• Understanding of common cardiac abnormalities in our senior population

Vital Signs & Assessment

• Accurate blood pressure measurement techniques (manual and automated)
• Recognition of orthostatic changes
• Pulse assessment including irregularities
• Oxygen saturation monitoring
• Weight monitoring for fluid management

Point-of-Care Testing

• INR testing and documentation for anticoagulated patients
• Basic metabolic panels
• BNP/NT-proBNP testing when available
• Glucose monitoring

Patient Relationship Building

• Help build trust between patients and the care team
• Provide respectful, dignified care to our senior population
• Support patients with limited resources in understanding their cardiac care plan
• Use 6th-grade level communication when educating patients

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Exceptional knowledge and understanding of general Practical Nursing protocols, functions, practices, processes, policies & procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of medical products, terminology, services, standards, policies and procedures
• Exceptional knowledge and understanding of safety and sanitation protocols. Must be aware of personal and patient safety at all times
• Ability to effectively collaborate with team members, including physicians, clinicians, market leaders, center managers and front desk team staff
• Ability to manage complex patients requests from providers
• Ability to make some independent workload decisions
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
• Ability to exercise patience, compassion and empathy for patients and family members
• Ability to act calmly in busy or stressful situations
• Skill in operating phones, personal computer, software and other IT systems. Must be detail-oriented to ensure accuracy of reports and data
• Excellent clinical skills to identify, diagnose and appropriately resolve patient issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good non-clinical skills to assist with dressing, physical exercise, restroom visits, etc. as needed
• Good time management to ensure tasks are completed timely and efficiently
• Good motor skills to effectively calibrate equipment, manipulate intravenous equipment, administer injections, position and transport patients when needed
• Mindset focused on solving problems for patients and achieving team goals
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and presentation software
• Ability and willingness to travel locally and regionally up to 50% of the time
• Spoken and written fluency in English

Education And Experience Criteria

• High school diploma or equivalent education (GED) required
• Active LPN license in the state of practice
• 1 year of LPN experience REQUIRED
• 1 year of Cardiology experience preferred
• 3 years of clinical experience preferred
• Medication reconciliation certification preferred
• Cardiac rehabilitation support training Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment

We're ChenMed and we're transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America's healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We're growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people's lives every single day.Current Employee apply HERECurrent Contingent Worker please see job aid HERE to apply