LPN Cardiac PCU

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Mountain Brook, AL

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The LPN supports patient care through assessments, medication administration, and implementation of care plans. The role promotes safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations, while contributing to positive patient outcomes. For telemetry care, the LPN records and reports cardiac telemetry readings without interpreting them, monitors vital signs, provides basic care, administers medications, supports patients with cardiac diagnoses, and reports changes in rhythm or condition to the RN or provider.

Requirements

0–1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required.
LPN state licensure or LVN licensure required.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices.
Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities.
Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control measures, and regulatory requirements.
Adaptability to changes in patient care needs and healthcare practices.
State-specific certification requirements apply: Alabama requires ACLS, PALS, and CPI; Florida requires ACLS, PALS, and NRP; Georgia requires ACLS, PALS, and NRP within 90 days of employment; Indiana requires CPR within 90 days of employment; Mississippi requires ACLS, PALS, and NRP, plus STABLE within 6 months of employment; New Mexico requires ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, and NIH Stroke Scale certification, plus STABLE within 6 months of employment; North Carolina and Oklahoma require ACLS, PALS, and NRP; Pennsylvania requires ACLS.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
Conduct focused patient assessments and identify and report changes in patient conditions to appropriate team members.
Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and injections in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
Educate patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
Follow infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
Assist with basic procedures, including wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection, within the scope of practice.
Participate in orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care.
Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
Respond to medical emergencies and support code team interventions within the scope of competency.
Record and report cardiac telemetry readings without interpreting them.
Monitor vital signs, provide basic care, administer medications, and support patients with cardiac diagnoses.
Report changes in cardiac rhythm or patient condition to the RN or provider.