LPN 3N Cardiology (Full Time), St. Vincent
About The Position
The 3 North Cardiology Unit has 21 beds and is a cardiac step-down unit from the CNICU. It serves patients post-operative day 2-3 open hearts, heart caths, etc. The unit emphasizes surgical cardiac care (post-open heart, vascular) but also includes medical cardiac and procedural cardiac services such as heart catheterization, pacer, and post watchman procedures. St. Vincent Hospital is a Magnet®-designated hospital for nursing excellence, serving the Lake Erie region since 1875. Allegheny Health Network (AHN), a 9-hospital system part of Highmark Health, is transforming healthcare by providing effective services and fostering an inclusive environment with opportunities for growth and education.
Requirements
- High School/GED
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
- CPR – American Heart Association
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Nice To Haves
- 1 year in healthcare
- PALS or ACLS
- State approved IV course certification.
- Knowledge of EPIC documentation and assessment process
Responsibilities
- Performs general nursing care within the LPN scope of practice.
- Assists with the preparation of equipment and assists the clinical provider (registered nurse, advanced practice nurse and/or physician) during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
- Collects assessment data, prepares patient for examination and documents clinical information on patient record and reports any changes in patients condition to the registered nurse, advanced practice nurse or physician.
- Orders diagnostic tests as directed by the clinical provider (registered nurse, advanced practice nurse and/or physician) and gathers diagnostic tests and/or examines results prior to physician/clinical provider assessment.
- Schedules procedures and obtains authorizations, as necessary, under the direction/oversight of the registered nurse. Assists nursing and medical staff with basic medical tasks such as administering medications, blood and tissue collection and/or other laboratory specimens; prepare patients for testing.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
