Cardiac PCU LPN: Telemetry & Direct Patient Care

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential nursing care under the supervision of RNs and in collaboration with the healthcare team.

You will monitor vital signs, administer medications, and assist with activities of daily living to support safe, high-quality patient care in compliance with state regulations. You will document care in the medical record, educate patients and families on health maintenance and discharge planning, and participate in

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living.
• Conduct focused patient assessments, identify and report changes in patient conditions.
• Administer medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring safety.
• Assist in development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
• Document patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
• Educate patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
• Ensure adherence to infection control protocols and safety standards.
• Assist with wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within scope of practice.
• Participate in orientation and training of new staff or nursing students.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies for patient care.
• Respond to emergencies and support code team interventions within competency.
• Telemetry LPN: record cardiac telemetry readings, monitor vital signs, administer medications, report changes.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Documentation

Infection control

Team collaboration

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential nursing care under the supervision of RNs and in collaboration with the healthcare team.

You will monitor vital signs, administer medications, and assist with activities of daily living to support safe, high-quality patient care in compliance with state regulations. You will document care in the medical record, educate patients and families on health maintenance and discharge planning, and participate in