Licensed Practical Nurse

MEDNAX

(Tacoma, Washington)

Full Time Entry-Level

Job Posting Details

About MEDNAX

MEDNAX, Inc., is a Health Solutions Partner that comprises the nation’s leading providers of neonatal, anesthesia, maternal-fetal and pediatric physician subspecialty services.

Summary

NorthWest Congenital Heart Care (an affiliate of Pediatrix Medical Group), the nation's largest provider of neonatal and maternal-fetal physician sub specialty services, has an exciting opportunity available for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse at our Cardiology Practice. The associate would be working primarily in our Tacoma office. The LPN provides direct patient care and works with other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care to infants, toddlers, adolescents, and young adults with congenital or acquired heart disease.

Responsibilities

**Check in patients to include the following:**

* Height
* Weight
* 12 Lead ECG
* Blood Pressures
* Heart Rate
* Respiratory Rate
* O2 saturation
* Brief history—medical and social
 
**Other technical responsibilities:**

* Holter Monitor/Event Monitor hookups
* Downloading Holter monitor to computer system
* Assisting with pacemaker checks
* PT/INR
* Assisting in the cardiopulmonary exercise lab
* Assisting other team members with patients when needed with bubbles/toys/distractions
* Direct patients to x-ray
* Monitoring and restocking supplies
* Sport Clearance documentation
 
**Parent teaching:**

* Medication doses—frequency and dispensing
* Antibiotic prophylaxis
* General signs and symptoms
* Preventive Cardiology education including exercise and nutrition
 
 
**Phone calls from parents/pharmacies/physician offices/hospitals:**

* Prescription refills
* Phone triage for signs and symptoms
* PT/INR reports from outside institutions
* Care plans with school nurses
 
 
**Social responsibilities:**

* Communicate clearly with physicians and co-workers
* Assist front office staff with answering the phones/checking in patients
* Work independently/take initiative
* Instill enthusiasm
* Inspire co-workers
* Be a team player and have fun

Check in patients to include the following:

Height
Weight
12 Lead ECG
Blood Pressures
Heart Rate
Respiratory Rate
O2 saturation
Brief history—medical and social

Other technical responsibilities:

Holter Monitor/Event Monitor hookups
Downloading Holter monitor to computer system
Assisting with pacemaker checks
PT/INR
Assisting in the cardiopulmonary exercise lab
Assisting other team members with patients when needed with bubbles/toys/distractions
Direct patients to x-ray
Monitoring and restocking supplies
Sport Clearance documentation

Parent teaching:

Medication doses—frequency and dispensing
Antibiotic prophylaxis
General signs and symptoms
Preventive Cardiology education including exercise and nutrition

Phone calls from parents/pharmacies/physician offices/hospitals:

Prescription refills
Phone triage for signs and symptoms
PT/INR reports from outside institutions
Care plans with school nurses

Social responsibilities:

Communicate clearly with physicians and co-workers
Assist front office staff with answering the phones/checking in patients
Work independently/take initiative
Instill enthusiasm
Inspire co-workers
Be a team player and have fun

Ideal Candidate

Education Level: LPN state license required.
Experience Years: 1+ years experience in pediatric nursing in office environment preferred.
Experience Industry: Healthcare
Must maintain CPR certification.
Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Compassion for the patients and their families.
Quick decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work well as part of a healthcare team.