Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Aurora, CO. This is an onsite position with an estimated hourly wage of $24.27 - $35.19. Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates is part of HCA Healthcare. 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. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in adult medicine or cardiology within a hospital or clinic setting, skilled in triaging patients and providing hands-on support with rooming patients in a fast-paced clinic environment.

What you'll do

• 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 we're looking for

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital or clinic setting is preferred

Skills & competencies

licensed practical nurse

lpn

aurora denver cardiology associates

aurora co

full-time

day shift

no nights

no on call

no weekends

no holidays

$24.27+/hr

$35.19/hr

healthcare

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

About the employer

Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.