Cardiology LPN — Full-Time, $1K Sign-On Bonus

Imperial Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Imperial Health in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care for cardiology patients under physician supervision. You will support clinical operations and patient flow, perform vitals, ECG setup, IV starts, and maintain sterile technique.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, infection control, and teamwork. Previous cardiology/telemetry experience is preferred but not required; state license required.

Qualifications

• State Practical Nursing license is required.
• Cardiology nursing experience preferred but not required.
• Telemetry experience preferred but not required.
• EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms.
• Records patient information and assesses data including vital signs.
• Sets up ECG monitor and monitors heart rate.
• Starts IV for contrast and medications.
• Maintains aseptic technique and infection control procedures.
• Observes and reports patient condition to physician.
• Provides patient education and health information materials.

Skills

Nursing

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Team player

Multi-tasking

Education

State Practical Nursing license

Tools

EMR software

ECG monitoring

IV start

Job description

Imperial Health in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care for cardiology patients under physician supervision. You will support clinical operations and patient flow, perform vitals, ECG setup, IV starts, and maintain sterile technique.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, infection control, and teamwork. Previous cardiology/telemetry experience is preferred but not required; state license required.