LPN/LVN

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Job description

We Are Hiring

Ascension St. Vincent wants to hire LPN's / LVN's for their Progressive Cardiac Care Unit, full-time!

Why work with PCCU?

On PCCU (Progressive Cardiac Care Unit), we value patient experience / care, and best outcomes, above all else. We know that our staff makes that all happen! Between our PCTs and LPN's / LVN's and RN's, we take immense pride in our teamwork and comradery. You will be part of our "family," providing the best services / experience and outcomes possible. Below is quote from one of our RN's working for PCCU:

"I value how quick my co-workers are to offer help and work together as a team. I love that PCCU has given me the opportunity to grow and expand my knowledge as a new nurse." -Ashley S., RN

The PCCU / cardiac care operations at St. Vincent is recognized as one of the top hospitals (6th leading operation in the country) in overall cardiac services. Working in this unit will allow you to hone your Nursing skills, provide for continuing education (get your RN, AHFC, ACLS, etc.), while giving your patients more knowledge about their illness, constructive ways to live their lives as they continue to recover and return home.

PATIENTS WE SERVE:

+ Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

+ Pacemaker/Defibrillator placement

+ STEMI

+ Post Cath

+ Heart Arrhythmias

+ Pre Surgical (VAD, transplant, CABG, etc.)

+ Pre-Open Heart

+ Cardiac Transplant

+ CHF (Heart Failure)

+ Myocardial Infarction (MI)

+ Chest Pain

SPECIALTY:

+ Inotropes

+ Remodulin

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to advance your knowledge (through education / certifications) in a highly specialized, rewarding, and mentoring environment.

LPN / LVN Clinical professional - PCCU - Full-Time, Rotating (Days or Nights) - 3 12/hour shifts (flexible schedule to some extent), coverage one weekend a month - St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital - 86th Street - Indianapolis, IN.

What You Will Do

Provide care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.

Responsibilities:

+ Contribute to the assessment of patients and assure the well-being of patients.

+ Administer medications and observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.

+ Perform laboratory tests and therapeutic services.

+ Educate patients/families about disease treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

+ Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

+ High school diploma or GED required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Serving the greater Indianapolis area and Evansville, Indiana, Ascension St. Vincent has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. We operate 24 hospitals - in addition to outpatient health centers, physician offices, rehabilitation centers and more - and offer careers in a wide range of services. We provide generous paid time off for work-life balance, a collaborative work environment, professional development opportunities, and more to help our associates flourish personally and professionally. When you join Ascension St. Vincent, you join a diverse team of more than 15,000 associates and 3,000 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all - especially to those most in need. If you are looking to make an immediate impact in your community, explore a career with us today. When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 150,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension St. Vincent is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.Pay Non-Discrimination Notice: \_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdfFor further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster: is the Law Poster Supplement (\_eeo\_supplement\_final\_jrf\_qa\_508c.pdf) Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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