LPN - Cardiac Intermediate 4D
On-siteBolivar, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Provide patient care in a 28-bed intermediate ICU for critically ill post-operative cardiothoracic, vascular, and medical overflow patients. Manage common therapies including chest tubes, lytic therapy, antidysrhythmic medications, low-dose vasopressors, Bipap, high-flow oxygen, insulin drips, and Precedex. Coordinate care with Neuro Trauma PCU and ICUs for cross-training opportunities while maintaining professional accountability and patient confidentiality under RN supervision. Requires current LPN licensure, BLS certification, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. New or experienced LPNs eligible; consider sign-on bonuses up to $10,000 and PTO frontload for full-time staff.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
- Current LPN license within the hiring state
- Meeting all State Board of Nursing requirements
- Ability to stand and walk most of the time on duty
- Ability to perform significant bending and stooping
- Ability to lift and turn patients with assistance
- Ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 pounds
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire
Desired Qualifications
- Comparable education experience
- Successful licensure (outside of the specific current license requirement context)
- IV Certification
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