LPN - Inpatient Cardiac - Very Part Time
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice clinician, or physician, provides patient-centered, specialized, evidence-based nursing care across the care continuum through an interprofessional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy. The LPN is accountable for delivering compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice established by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and ThedaCare policy, and contributes to patient outcomes and department goals. The role also supports a culture of nursing innovation, growth, and professional development. The role is part of a team-based nursing model with an RN, LPN, and C.N.A. The Cardiovascular Unit at ThedaCare Appleton is a 24-bed telemetry-monitored unit within an accredited STEMI program. It cares for a broad spectrum of cardiovascular patients, including adults recovering from cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, patients with STEMI, end-stage heart failure, and cardiac arrhythmias. Care includes hemodynamic monitoring, and the unit also serves as the hospital’s stroke unit. The LPN collaborates with hospitalist and specialist providers and the interprofessional care team. This very part-time position is scheduled for one 12-hour shift, with variable hours of 5:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.–6:00 a.m. Every-third-weekend work (Saturday and Sunday) and holiday rotation are required. The position is scheduled for 12 hours per week (0.3 FTE).
Requirements
- Current Wisconsin LPN licensure.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to move freely, including standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Responsibilities
- Perform delegated tasks using evidence-based practice and specific competencies to collect data on patients’ physical condition and nursing needs, and assist with implementing the plan of care.
- Collaborate with the interprofessional team to meet patient care needs and support high-quality care and clinical outcomes.
- Provide age-appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific LPN care within the assigned clinical specialty.
- Identify ways to improve the patient experience, streamline care processes, lower costs, and improve quality and satisfaction.
- Contribute to a professional environment that encourages mentoring, engagement, and development of clinicians.
- Maintain positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members, collaborating to solve problems and improve patient care.
- Anticipate and proactively manage risk to prevent crises.
- Perform skillfully during life-threatening emergencies, matching demands and resources during crisis situations.
- Comply with department-specific competencies.
Benefits
- Lifestyle engagement resources, including health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps (Wonder and Ripple), and mental health support.
- Access and affordability resources, including minimal or zero copays, team member cost-sharing premiums, and daycare.
- Continued opportunities for learning and development.
- Accessible and transparent leadership.
- Commitment to work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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