Licensed Practical Nurse (Medical Cardiac)

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a PRN LPN for our Medical Cardiac Unit. You will provide compassionate, patient-centered care for adults with cardiac and complex medical needs, perform patient assessments, administer medications, and monitor vitals and telemetry.

Collaborating with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams, you will support care plans and safe discharge, contribute to a respectful, diverse environment, and participate in ongoing learning and quality

Qualifications

• LPN license and clinical competence in medical/surgical and cardiac settings
• Strong patient care, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to monitor patients closely and follow medication and safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Complete ongoing patient assessments and report changes
• Administer medications per clinical protocols
• Monitor vitals and telemetry and respond to patient needs
• Coordinate with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
• Support treatment plan implementation and safe discharge
• Participate in quality initiatives and continuous learning

Job description

PRN LPN (Medical Cardiac Unit)

Provide compassionate, patient-centered care for adults with cardiac and complex medical needs. Perform patient assessments, administer medications, and monitor vital signs and telemetry. Collaborate closely with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to support care plans and ensure safe discharge. Contribute to a respectful, diverse environment that emphasizes continuous learning, quality initiatives, and ongoing development of clinical skills.

PRN LPN (Medical Cardiac Unit)

Provide compassionate, patient-centered care for adults with cardiac and complex medical needs. Perform patient assessments, administer medications, and monitor vital signs and telemetry. Collaborate closely with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to support care plans and ensure safe discharge. Contribute to a respectful, diverse environment that emphasizes continuous learning, quality initiatives, and ongoing development of clinical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete ongoing patient assessments and report changes
• Administer medications per clinical protocols
• Monitor vitals and telemetry and respond to patient needs
• Coordinate with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
• Support treatment plan implementation and safe discharge
• Participate in quality initiatives and continuous learning

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with clinical competence in medical/surgical and cardiac settings
• Strong patient care, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to monitor patients closely and follow medication and safety procedures