Cardiac Care LPN

Prime Healthcare; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Cardiac Unit at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL. As part of a supportive team, you'll provide essential patient care, monitor vital signs, and assist with clinical tasks. This full-time position consists of 12-hour night shifts, offering a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and a sign-on bonus. Candidates must have a valid Alabama LPN license and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Alabama state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate required upon hire.
• IV certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care services.
• Monitor and communicate patient needs.
• Perform under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Technical skills in nursing

Communication skills

CPR certification

Education

Alabama state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Current BLS certification

IV certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Bonus Amount

$5,000.00

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), internally referred to as LPN or LVN, in our Cardiac Unit at Riverview Regional Medical Center (Gadsden, AL), a member of Prime Healthcare. As an LPN/LVN in our Cardiac Unit, you will provide basic nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician, focusing on tasks like monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with patient care.

Shift’s Available: Nights

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 12 hour shifts, 7:00pm – 7:00am

Benefits

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Provide direct and indirect patient care services which requires technical and manual skills, within the scope of practice, that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care
• Meets the communication needs of the patient and family
• Performs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Nurses provide CPR, Patient Care, Update Documentation, Specimens and Vital Signs
• Read and monitor EKGs

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Current and valid Alabama state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• IV certification within 30 days and maintain current
• ACLS (AHA) certification within 60 days and maintain current
• Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) training within six (6) months of hire and maintain current

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• One year experience in an applicable setting

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf