Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiology

Our Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule : Full Time Days or Nights (36hrs / week)

About Us - Cardiology Unit

Located on the second floor at Freeman Hospital West

Cardiology is a fast-paced, high-energy, procedurally driven unit caring for patients with cardiac or vascular ailments

45-bed unit focused on “anything and everything HEART!”

Bedside care is delivered by a team of high-quality nursing staff consisting of Registered Nurses, New Graduate Nurses, Unit Techs and Unit Secretaries

What You'll Do

In conjunction with the medical plan of care, independently performs systematic and continuous assessment of the physical, emotional, clinical, and psychosocial needs of assigned patients and families; plans and implements appropriate interventions; and evaluates effectiveness and adjusts plan as indicated in a timely manner in the provision of safe and effective care.

Requirements

AHA ACLS within 120 days.

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers within 30 days.

CardioVascular Disease CEU hours - 8 per year annually by transcript due date.

If no experience as an RN or LPN in a hospital setting or it has been more than 5 years since last worked in a hospital setting, nurses must successfully pass Patient Care Orientation (PCO) within 30 days.

IV certification.

LPN with current Missouri Practical Nurse license or current Practical Nurse license from a compact state. If a compact license is held, it must be in the nurse's state of residence.

NIH Stroke Scale Certification within 120 days.

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Program (CPI) within 180 days

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Program (CPI) within 180 days.

Stroke CEU Hours - 4 per year annually by transcript due date.

Freeman Perks and Programs

For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!

Health, vision, dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation

Milestone payments with longevity of employment

Paid time off (PTO) or Flex time off (FTO)

Sick pay

Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members

Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.