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Overview: Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse specializing in cardiac telemetry during night shifts. This role involves providing direct nursing care to assigned patients under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, ensuring high-quality and compassionate care in a dynamic clinical environment.
Education and Training
Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program is required, along with current licensure as an LPN in a Compact state or the specific regional licensure. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is mandatory.
Experience and Skills
Strong interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, are essential for effective communication with patients and healthcare team members. Candidates should possess knowledge of the physiological and psychosocial needs of patients across various age groups typically served in a cardiac telemetry setting.
Physical Requirements
This position requires good speech and auditory acuity to communicate patient needs clearly, as well as visual acuity for patient observation. The role involves considerable standing, walking, bending, and lifting. There may be exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials through skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact.
