LPN Cardiac PCU

Community Health Systems; Birmingham (AL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential nursing care under the supervision of RNs and in collaboration with the healthcare team.

You will monitor vital signs, administer medications, and assist with activities of daily living to support safe, high-quality patient care in compliance with state regulations. You will document care in the medical record, educate patients and families on health maintenance and discharge planning, and participate in

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living.
• Conduct focused patient assessments, identify and report changes in patient conditions.
• Administer medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring safety.
• Assist in development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
• Document patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
• Educate patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
• Ensure adherence to infection control protocols and safety standards.
• Assist with wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within scope of practice.
• Participate in orientation and training of new staff or nursing students.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies for patient care.
• Respond to emergencies and support code team interventions within competency.
• Telemetry LPN: record cardiac telemetry readings, monitor vital signs, administer medications, report changes.

Connaissances

Nursing knowledge

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Documentation

Infection control

Team collaboration

Description du poste

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The LPN supports patient care by conducting assessments, administering medications, and implementing care plans. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations while contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
• Conducts focused patient assessments, identifying and reporting changes in patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
• Administers medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
• Educates patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
• Ensures adherence to infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
• Assists with basic procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within the scope of practice.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the delivery of coordinated care.
• Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
• Responds to medical emergencies and supports code team interventions within the scope of competency.
• Telemetry LPN:
  • Record and report cardiac telemetry readings (but do not interpret them).
  • Monitor vital signs and provide basic care.
  • Administer medications and support patients with cardiac diagnoses.
  • Report any changes in rhythm or condition to the RN or provider.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control measures, and regulatory requirements.
• Adaptability to changes in patient care needs and healthcare practices.

Licenses and Certifications

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required or
• LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

State Specific Requirements

• Alabama: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required.
• Florida: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
• Georgia: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications within 90 days of employment required.
• Indiana: CPR certification within 90 days of employment required.
• Mississippi: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.
• New Mexico: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification and National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale certification required. STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.
• North Carolina: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
• Oklahoma: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
• Pennsylvania: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.