LPN - Cardiac Intermediate 4D
Core
Provide high-acuity patient care to critically ill post-operative cardiothoracic, vascular, and medical overflow patients in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Critical Care
Builds
Patient care plans and clinical interventions for cardiac and vascular patients
Domain
Healthcare - Cardiac Critical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Nursing process application, patient care coordination, chest tube management, lytic therapy administration, antidysrhythmic management, low-dose vasopressor administration, Bipap and high-flow oxygen system operation, insulin drip management, Precedex administration, patient rights and confidentiality maintenance, physical patient handling (lifting/turning)
Preferred skills
IV certification
Technologies
Bipap systems, high-flow oxygen systems, cardiac monitoring equipment
Responsibilities
Utilize the nursing process to provide patient care under RN supervision, coordinate patient care with other departments, maintain patient rights and confidentiality, manage complex therapies including chest tubes and vasopressors
Seniority
Entry to Experienced