You’ll need
Licensure
✓State-licensed practical nurse.
Certifications
✓American Heart Healthcare Provider CP.
Education
✓High school diploma or equivalent.
✓Graduation from an approved practical nursing program.
Qualifications
✓Able to operate multi-line phone system, update and modify EMR records on computer, understand medical charting, able to operate stethoscope, echocardiography (EKG) machine, ear-washing instruments, blood pressure cuff, speculums, and other nursing items.
✓May involve use of walkers, wheelchairs, pulse oximetry, and oxygen tanks.
✓Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Familiarity with health care systems, regulations, policies, and functions. Understanding of documentation standards.
✓Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and materials needed for medical treatment. Understanding of basic laboratory procedures including preparation and screening.
✓Knowledge of infectious disease management and control and safety standards.
✓Skill in reading and following written and oral medical orders.
✓Skill in initiating appropriate emergency procedures.
✓Skill in handling a number of tasks simultaneously.
✓Skill in performing blood draws.
Minimum one year of LPN experience; clinical experience preferred.
Experience in a medical practice environment strongly preferred.