TYLER CARDIOVASCULAR CONSULTANTS
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
LVN
GRADE:
DEPARTMENT: NURSING
16
REPORTS TO: LVN SUPERVISOR
DATE: JANUARY 8, 2013
SUMMARY: Provides professional nursing care under supervision for clinic patients, according to established
standards and practices while providing excellent quality and service. Responsible for assisting with the preparation
of patients for clinic including monitor hookups and EKG testing. Performs various lab and radiological tests
and procedures when necessary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
WEIGHT
EF#1
Accompanies assigned physician on hospital rounds/outreach clinics, assists with
admitting/discharging patients, serves as patient liaison, returns pages or physician
and communicates questions/answers.
25
EF#2
Assists physicians with educating patients on their medical conditions, medications, test results
and courses of treatment.
15
EF#3
Performs telephone screening of patient’s complaints, notifying physician and relaying
physician’s recommendations to patient as appropriate.
15
EF#4
Assists physicians with examinations, procedures, scheduling on-and off site procedures and
appointments for patients and other processes related to direct patient care.
10
EF#5
Obtains vital signs, medical history, medications list and pertinent medical information from patients
in preparation for examination by a physician. Performs EKG Testing, 24 hour holter monitor hookup,
ppm hookup, 30 day hookups as needed.
5
EF#6
Prepares patient for various cardiac procedures and performs various cardiac procedures as ordered
or indicated. Documents all procedures appropriately.
5
EF#7
Authorizes refills via e-scribe, telephone calls or faxes.
5
EF#8
Received consults from referring doctors and assigns them to the appropriate CVC Physician on call.
5
EF#9
Updates physicians patients list in hospitals, including signing out patients to appropriate physician.
5
EF#10 Records appropriate charges for clinic visits, hospital visits and procedures.
5
EF#11 Faxes orders for appropriate procedures to hospitals.
5
*Duties subject to change according to Management.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Vocational/technical school
LVN license
CPR and ACLS must be obtained
1 – 2 years, Cardiology experience preferred
OTHER SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
Basic computer skills
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Total
100
ADA FUNCTIONS WITH OR WITHOUT ACCOMMODATIONS:
Physical Activities:
Activity/Purpose
Frequency/Time Spent
Sitting
Daily/3 hours
Standing
Daily/3 hours
Walking
Daily/2 hour
Lifting
Essential
Yes
Yes
Yes
up to 25 lbs.
EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________________ DATE: ___________________
DIRECTOR SIGNATURE: __________________________________ DATE: ____________________