LPN Cardiac - Medical Stepdown Part-Time (Days)

Company: Mercy
Location: Fort Smith
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

Cardiac Medical Stepdown Unit Details: -

• Patient Population: close monitoring and nursing care for patients who are higher acuity cardiac and respiratory patients
  • Chest Tubes
  • Titration of Cardiac Drips
  • Increased knowledge of BiPAP and Airvo
  • Increased knowledge of Pacemakers
  • Increased knowledge of Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator
  • Increased knowledge of Heart Caths
  • Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
  • NIH
  • Ultrasound Guided IV
  • Able to get PCCN certified after one year
  • Nurse to Patient Ratio: 4:1 or 5:1
  • # of Beds: 25
  • UAP to patient ratio: 9:1
  • Great unit to start and transition to ICU/ED! -Incentives:
    • 1+ Years Experienced Nurse Sign on Bonus up to $10,000 for select departments
    • Relocation Assistance up to $3,000 per policy
    • Stay Premium Program- up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
    • Education Assistance
      • Up to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness for new grad nurses
      • Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year
      • Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
      • PTO/Vacation Time -
      • Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
      • Shift Differentials
      • New Increased Weekend Option Differential: $7.50 RN/$5.50 LPN -Qualifications:
        • Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
        • Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
        • Certifications:Must have American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within probationary period. Must have ACLS and BLS or obtain within 90 days of hire.We Offer Great Benefits:Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period! - -EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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