Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Azza HealthCare Agency; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks an LPN to provide direct patient care, applying the nursing process and coordinating with departments to uphold patient rights and confidentiality. You will ensure high-quality care in alignment with our mission and service standards.

Responsibilities include telemetry-focused care, pacemaker/ICA and post-angiography support, CHF and pre-surgical patient management, and IV therapy administration. New or experienced LPNs are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program with licensure.
• Current, active LPN license in the state where nursing duties are performed.
• New or experienced LPN candidates considered.
• LPN-IV certification (issued by the state board of nursing).
• Basic Life Support certification (or completion of required course).
• ACLS certification required for unit focus; telemetry/cardiac experience is strongly supported.

Responsibilities

• Telemetry monitoring and cardiac-focused patient care.
• Pacemaker/ICA care, post-angiography care, and TR band management.
• Care for CHF, chest pain, pre-CABG, pre-TAVR, angiography with stents, and related med/surg overflow populations.
• Administration/support for medication drips and IV therapy needs (including IV-related competencies).

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Cardiac-focused patient care

IV therapy administration

Pacemaker/ICA care

Post-angiography care

Education

Practical nursing program graduate

LPN license (state where duties performed)

LPN-IV certification

Basic Life Support certification

ACLS certification (unit focus)

Job description

Role Summary

Provides direct patient care by applying the nursing process and maintaining professional accountability for assigned patients. Evaluates the effectiveness of care delivered by other direct caregivers and coordinates patient care with other departments. Upholds patient rights and protects patient confidentiality while performing all duties in alignment with organizational mission, values, and service standards.

Provides direct patient care by applying the nursing process and maintaining professional accountability for assigned patients. Evaluates the effectiveness of care delivered by other direct caregivers and coordinates patient care with other departments. Upholds patient rights and protects patient confidentiality while performing all duties in alignment with organizational mission, values, and service standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program; comparable education and successful licensure considered.
• Current, active LPN license in the state where nursing duties are performed.
• New or experienced LPN candidates considered.
• LPN-IV certification (issued by the state board of nursing).
• Basic Life Support certification (or completion of required course).
• ACLS certification required for unit focus; telemetry/cardiac experience is strongly supported.

Key Clinical Duties/Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and cardiac-focused patient care.
• Pacemaker/ICA care, post-angiography care, and TR band management.
• Care for CHF, chest pain, pre-CABG, pre-TAVR, angiography with stents, and related med/surg overflow populations.
• Administration/support for medication drips and IV therapy needs (including IV-related competencies).