Inpatient Cardiac LPN - Full Time

TheDacare, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifestyle Engagement

Access & Affordability

Job summary

ThedaCare Appleton (Cardiovascular Unit) seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care under supervision. You will contribute to the care continuum within a multidisciplinary team, supporting stroke and STEMI program needs as part of a highly collaborative environment.

The unit handles 24-bed telemetry with various cardiovascular conditions; you will work a schedule of rotating 12-hour shifts, including every 3rd weekend and holiday rotations,

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse is a nursing role under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated tasks to collect data on patient condition and assist with care plans.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team to provide high-quality care.
• Demonstrate clinical nursing expertise in age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care.
• Identify opportunities to improve patient experience and streamline care processes.

Job description

Why ThedaCare?

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits , with a whole-person approach to wellness -

• Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary : The Licensed Practical Nurse, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice clinician, or physician provides patient-centered, specialized, evidence-based nursing care across the continuum through an interprofessional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy. Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice as defined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and ThedaCare policy. Through collaborative practice with members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare. Furthers the professional practice of nursing at ThedaCare that involves the promotion of a culture of innovation and a commitment to growth and professional development.

We support team based nursing with an RN, LPN, and C.N.A. The team values a positive and engaging work environment that fosters learning and development in healthcare. The RN ratio is typically 4 patients on day shift and 4-5 patients on PM/night shift.

The Cardiovascular Unit is located at ThedaCare Appleton which is part of an Accredited STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction) program. We are a twenty four (24) bed telemetry monitored unit that cares for a broad spectrum of Cardiovascular patients. Patient care include hemodynamic monitoring, treatment of adult patients during the recovery phase from cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, STEMI, exacerbation and treatment of end stage heart failure and the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. Together with our hospitalist and specialist providers we strive to create a team environment where you can collaborate, learn and perform your best every day.

Job Description:

SCHEDULE:

• (3) 12-hour rotating shifts (5:30a-6p / 5:30p-6a)
• Every 3rd weekend rotation required
• Holiday rotation required

UNIT DETAILS (Cardiovascular-Appleton Hospital):

The Cardiovascular Unit is located at ThedaCare Appleton which is part of a highly Accredited STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction) program. We are a twenty four (24) bed telemetry monitored unit that cares for a broad spectrum of Cardiovascular patients. Patient care include hemodynamic monitoring, treatment of adult patients during the recovery phase from cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, STEMI, exacerbation and treatment of end stage heart failure and the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. This unit also serves as the stroke unit for the hospital as well.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Performs delegated tasks using evidence-based practice and specific competencies to collect data on the physical condition and nursing needs of patients, and assists with implementing the plan of care.
• Assists in meeting the care needs of the patient in collaboration with the interprofessional team to provide the highest quality of care and clinical outcomes.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in the provision of care in the clinical specialty assigned and performs all functions of the licensed practical nurse that are age appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific.
• Identifies ways to improve the patient's experience of care, streamline care processes, and lower costs while promoting quality to improve patient, family, and team member satisfaction.
• Contributes to a professional environment that encourages mentoring, engagement, and development to retain expert clinicians.
• Maintains positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members, collaborating to problem solve and to improve patient care.
• Demonstrates, anticipates, and proactively manages risk to prevent crises.
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