42800 - Cardiac ICU - Licensed Practical Nurse 2 Inpt
About The Position
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. The LPN, Proficient, Inpatient, under the direction of the Nurse Manager or designee and the co-assigned Registered Nurse, is accountable for provision of direct care to assigned patients. The LPN, Proficient, Inpatient contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system. The LPN, Proficient, Inpatient works as a team member and assists other staff members with implementing patient care. The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit offers a unique and exciting opportunity for new graduate and experienced LPN's alike. Our team provides state of the art "Heart Care" to all of Upstate New York. Our unit specializes in patients requiring mechanical circulatory support devices, high risk cardiac surgery, left ventricular assist devices, as well as heart transplants. Nurses in the CICU are supported by 24/7 coverage from Advanced Practice Providers which fosters strong multidisciplinary relationships, promotes critical thinking, all while providing an increased opportunity for autonomy within your scope of practice. Our orientation process is unique to our unit and has been designed to support the development of nurses by providing the opportunity to work with both LPN's and RN's throughout orientation. Our hospital has been recognized with the Center of Excellence Gold level for Excellence in Life Support for patients requiring ECMO by the national Extracorporeal Live Support Organization (ELSO). Don't miss the opportunity to be a member of this rapidly growing multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
- Requires a diploma from an accredited LPN Nursing Program and an active New York State LPN license in good standing.
Responsibilities
- provision of direct care to assigned patients
- contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system
- works as a team member and assists other staff members with implementing patient care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
