LPN Advanced Cardiac Therapy

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LPN, Part-time Days, 7a-7p or 7p-7a

Advanced Cardiac Therapy (ACT)

24 Bed Unit (Cardiac Services)

JOB SUMMARY:

• Under the immediate direction of the unit Director/Nurse Manager/Supervisor or other designated clinical management as assigned, provides direct patient care under the clinical leadership of an RN.  

MINIMAL ACCEPTABLE JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Registration/Certification/Licensure:

• Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) within three (3) months of hire.
• Upon successful completion of hospital and unit orientation, LPN will be required to pass medication competency given by home unit.  

Experience:

• No specific experience is required.

Education:

• Completion of a practical nursing program from an accredited school of nursing.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Demonstrates working knowledge of the English language, verbal and written.
• Requires knowledge of nursing care procedures, observations, treatments, techniques, and equipment utilized to fulfill LPN role.
• Requires general working knowledge of the normal growth, development, related behaviors, needs, comfort and range of treatment appropriate to the age (including infant/neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric) and diagnosis of patient served in order to support the provision of an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Requires organizational and writing skills in order to accurately and legibly record information concerning patient care activities. 
• Demonstrates well developed interpersonal and communication skills in order to interact effectively with all internal and external unit customers, as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer