Cardiac Step-Down LPN — Night Shift, Team-Based Care

St. Joseph's Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in Syracuse, NY seeks an LPN for Unit D4, a 36-bed cardiovascular step-down unit caring for open heart and vascular surgery patients. The LPN provides care under the direction of an RN or physician, with telemetry monitoring and IV management.

This full-time night shift role requires NY licensure and current BLS/CPR certification, plus ongoing continuing education. Pay is $27.85–$35.87 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses with current NY licensure or temporary permit.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education to maintain knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under the direction of an RN or physician.
• Monitor telemetry and manage routine IV drips as part of the cardiovascular unit care.

Skills

Cardiovascular care

Telemetry monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

NY LPN licensure

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

St. Joseph's Health in Syracuse, NY seeks an LPN for Unit D4, a 36-bed cardiovascular step-down unit caring for open heart and vascular surgery patients. The LPN provides care under the direction of an RN or physician, with telemetry monitoring and IV management.

This full-time night shift role requires NY licensure and current BLS/CPR certification, plus ongoing continuing education. Pay is $27.85–$35.87 per hour, based on experience.