LPN

Hourly Wage Estimate: $24.27 - $35.19 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in adult medicine or cardiology within a hospital or clinic setting. We are seeking someone who is skilled in triaging patients and providing hands-on support with rooming patients in a fast-paced clinic environment. Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) LPN? At Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. Job Summary and Qualifications Full time (Monday - Friday, days), no nights, no on call, no weekends, no holidays Seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) for our practice who provides clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now. What you will do in this role: - Assist physicians in performing nurse procedures for the comfort and well-being of patients. - Interview patients and take medical history, give injections, complete lab and x-ray requests, keep charts current, and screen calls within physician guidelines. - Administer prescribed medications and simple treatments as directed by physician or mid‐level practitioner. - Greeting patients and preparing them for examination or procedure. Recording health history of patient and noting abnormal conditions for physician. Instructing patients on collection of any necessary samples and tests. Obtaining vital signs and escorting patients to rooms. - Assisting with the preparation of supplies and equipment and aiding the physician or mid‐level practitioner during treatment, examination, and testing of patients. - Giving injections, administering prescribed medications as directed by physician and in accordance with nursing standards. Observing, recording, and reporting patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. - Ensuring that patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely matter and forwarding charts as appropriate. Maintaining patient files, records, and other information. - Assisting with scheduling of tests and treatments. Arranging referrals to a specialist and obtaining pre‐authorizations when directed to by the provider. - Collecting, documenting, and delivering lab specimens and obtaining lab test results and other reports. - Notifying patients of test results and follow‐up appointments. - Cleaning and restocking exam/treatment rooms between procedures. - Following clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials. - Instructing patient and family regarding medications and treatment and discharge instructions. - Assisting the provider with physical exams and in preparing for physicals. - Contacting pharmacy to order prescriptions and notifying patients. - Keeping an accurate and up to date inventory of medications and monitoring controlled substances. - Controlling inventory and monitoring the use of supplies. - Maintaining up to date stock and monitoring and maintaining medical equipment. - Responding to and screening telephone calls for referral to nurse or physician. Triaging patients to ensure productive departmental flow. - Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement What Qualifications you will need: - Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing is required - Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital or clinic setting is preferred - Must be licensed as a LPN/LVN in accordance with state regulations Benefits Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vis