What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Warfarin position at Cardiovascular Institute of the South?
Who We Are:
Cardiovascular Institute of the South, a leading organization dedicated to advancing heart health through innovation and excellence, is part of a national cardiology platform, Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL). Together, we share the same mission to provide our patients with the highest quality cardiovascular care available. Join our team and be a part of an organization that is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of heart health.
What We Offer:
- Choice of three health insurance plans
- Dental insurance coverage
- Vision insurance coverage
- 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing plan
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Company-paid life insurance for you and your family
- Access to company-provided training and educational resources
- Eligibility for annual merit-based performance increases
- Accrued General Purpose Time (GPT)
- Eight company-paid holidays
- Special company events, including Christmas parties, Family Day, employee engagement activities, and Spirit Days
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their dependents
About the Role
- Provide licensed professional nursing services primarily for the External Counterpulsation (ECP) Program, with support for the Coumadin Clinic and floor nursing as needed.
- Support cardiovascular physicians, surgeons, nurse practitioners, and other medical personnel in delivering patient care.
- Evaluate patients for ECP eligibility by reviewing medical records, medications, symptoms, treatment history, and overall clinical status.
- Serve as the nurse liaison for the ECP department, coordinating patient clearance with the nurse practitioner and/or cardiologist.
- Obtain patient consents and provide education about ECP therapy and related treatments.
- Monitor patients throughout ECP treatments, including EKGs, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, and other clinical assessments.
- Provide Coumadin/Warfarin monitoring and management according to established clinical protocols.
- Perform floor nursing duties including patient triage, assessments, bloodwork, physician support, diagnostic testing preparation, and patient education.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, assist with coding and billing requirements, and ensure required clinic quality and safety checks are completed.
- Maintain medical equipment, supplies, treatment areas, and required records to support safe and effective patient care.
How You’ll Drive Our Mission Forward
- Deliver safe, compassionate, and professional nursing care to cardiovascular patients.
- Ensure patients are appropriately assessed, monitored, and educated throughout their treatment.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare team members to identify and address patient concerns.
- Follow established clinical protocols for ECP and Coumadin/Warfarin management.
- Recognize and communicate changes in patient condition, medication, symptoms, bleeding/clotting risks, or other clinical concerns.
- Provide clear education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatments, medications, procedures, and ongoing care.
- Maintain thorough and accurate documentation to support quality patient care, regulatory requirements, coding, and billing.
- Support multiple clinical areas and step into other departments or responsibilities when patient volume or operational needs require.
- Contribute to clinic quality, safety, equipment maintenance, and compliance processes.
- Help ensure the department successfully meets its patient-care philosophy, mission, and organizational goals.
What Makes You a Great Match
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is optional.
- Strong clinical assessment and patient-monitoring skills.
- Ability to accurately perform and document vital signs, EKGs, pulse oximetry, venipunctures, fingersticks, and other nursing procedures.
- Ability to educate patients and families clearly and compassionately.
- Strong attention to detail, particularly with medications, clinical documentation, protocols, and safety checks.
- Ability to recognize patient concerns and communicate effectively with physicians and nurse practitioners.
- Comfortable working across multiple clinical functions, including ECP therapy, anticoagulation management, and floor nursing.
- Ability to work collaboratively while also managing responsibilities independently.
- Commitment to patient safety, quality care, accurate documentation, and the organization's mission.