LPN - Cardiac Telemetry

Join Mercy Hospital South! LPN - Cardiac TelemetryStatus : Full-Time (36 hours / week) Shift : Nights #BeAMercyNurse Incentives & Benefits : Experienced Nurse Sign-On Bonus : Up to $2,000 for select departments Stay Premium Program : Up to $8 / hour based on years of Mercy service Education Assistance : Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 / year Loan Forgiveness : Up to $20,000 for new graduate nurses Comprehensive Day-One Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance PTO / Vacation Time Employer-Matched Retirement Funds Shift Differentials New Weekend Option Differential : $20 / hr for RNs | $15 / hr for LPNs Overview : Join our 32-bed Cardiac Telemetry Unit!Cardiac Telemetry is a critical care unit for patients requiring continuous heart monitoring, including both chronic and acute cardiac and / or medical conditions. The unit's most common types of patients are those with CHF, heart arrhythmias, chest pain, myocardial infarction, post pacemaker insertion, post cardioversion as well as patients who have experienced syncopal episodes, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and electrolyte abnormalities. The unit also cares for patients with chronic conditions such as COPD, CAD, diabetes, hypertension, and those on hemodialysis. Occasionally the unit will monitor pre- and post-surgical patients. Nurse-to-patient ratio : Typically 1 : 4-5 with tech supportAll private roomsOn-site central monitor station to oversee telemetry rhythms as well as monitors at the nurse's station Qualifications : Education & Licensure : Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program Must hold and maintain a current LPN license for the hiring state or hold a compact nursing license Comply with all state nursing board requirements Physical Requirements : Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50 lbs regularly Prolonged standing and walking throughout shifts Capable of gripping, reaching, bending, kneeling, twisting, and squatting as needed Certifications : BLS (Basic Life Support) Required or must complete within 30 days of hire Additional unit-specific certifications as required, with timelines for acquisition Interested? For more information or to apply, please contact : Stephanie Stivers Stephanie.Stivers@mercy.net EEO / AA / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans EEO / AA / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans