LPN Cardiac - Medical Stepdown (Nights)

Mercy hiring for LPN Cardiac - Medical Stepdown (Nights) jobs in Fort Smith, AR, US

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 $20,000 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!

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position.  The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.