LPN - Cardiac

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduated from LPN LVN Program

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Licenses

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Certifications

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)

EEOC Statement

UP Health System Marquette is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Cardiac Unit
Full-Time 0.9 FTE 12-hour shifts Days

$7500 Sign-on Bonus *Based on Meeting Eligibility Criteria

Who We Are

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. UPHS Marquette is a 222-bed hospital and houses the regions only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also provide outreach with programs like annual health and safety fairs health screenings for the entire family and more to keep our community healthy!

Where We Are

In Marquette our fascinating history rural landscape abundant recreational opportunities and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special. From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem.

Why Choose Us

Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

Employee Assistance Program mental physical and financial wellness assistance

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants after 90 days

Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare and more

Position Summary

Under the direction of an RN contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.

Essential Functions

Assists RN with development of plan of care.

Performs plan of care interventions including specimen collection and wound care. May administer
medication.

Documents patient care given.

Assists patients with performing activities of daily living including personal hygiene elimination nutrition and ambulation.

Monitors documents and communicates patients status and reactions to interventions with RN physician patient and families.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Provides patient support that reflects considerations for emotional physical social cultural religious and economic influences.