LPN - Cardiac Telemetry

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LPN – Cardiac Telemetry

Status : Full

• Time (36 hours / week)

Shift : Nights

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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

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 support

All private rooms

On-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

EEO / AA / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans

EEO / AA / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans