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LPN Cardiac - Medical Stepdown Part-Time (Days)

Mercy, Fort Smith, AR, United States

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!

 

 

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