Mercy Hospital Washington
Department: LPN - Cardiac Telemetry
Status: PRN
*Must have 1 year of recent bedside experience!
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Expectations/Incentives:
- Shift Differentials
- PRN co-workers are expected to work a minimum of thirty-six (36) hours per six-week scheduling period as outlined in Mercy’s scheduling timeline.
- PRN co-workers will accept these shifts during self-scheduling.
- One twelve-hour (12) shift of weekend time per schedule (Friday 3 pm to Monday 7 am).
- Holidays:
- 1 summer and one winter twelve-hour (12) shift.
- Incentives on shifts picked up after your 36 hours are complete within a 6-week scheduling period.
Overview:
We are a high-paced 35-bed Cardiac Telemetry unit. Our patients range from STEMIs, post Cardiac Catheterization care, CHF, Arrhythmia, and Blood pressure Management, Cardiac Catheterization, and Stroke management. Our nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4 with Patient Care Associates on staff to assist as well. We strive to create an environment where clear communication, accountability, mutual respect, and most importantly teamwork are utilized to provide our patients exceptional care.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Licensure: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program; consideration will be given for comparable education experience and successful licensure. Must maintain a current LPN license within the hiring state and meet all State Board of Nursing requirements.
- Physical Requirements/Demands: Stand/Walk most of the time on duty; significant bending, stooping, and lifting/turning patients with assistance; push/pull/grip up to 50 pounds.
- Experience: Must have 1+ year LPN experience.
- Certifications:
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
- LPN-IV Certification must be previously completed or successful completion of course within 3 months of hire.
- NOTE: One or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- Other unit-specific certifications as required.
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