42800 - Cardiac ICU - Licensed Practical Nurse 2 Inpt

Responsibilities

The LPN, Proficient, Inpatient, under the direction of the Nurse Manager or designee and the co-assigned Registered Nurse, is accountable for provision of direct care to assigned patients. The LPN, Proficient, Inpatient contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system. The LPN, Proficient, Inpatient works as a team member and assists other staff members with implementing patient care. FT position available, D/N, 8 & 12 hour shifts, weekend and holidays per unit policy The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit offers a unique and exciting opportunity for new graduate and experienced LPN's alike. Our team provides state of the art "Heart Care" to all of Upstate New York. Our unit specializes in patients requiring mechanical circulatory support devices, high risk cardiac surgery, left ventricular assist devices, as well as heart transplants. Nurses in the CICU are supported by 24/7 coverage from Advanced Practice Providers which fosters strong multidisciplinary relationships, promotes critical thinking, all while providing an increased opportunity for autonomy within your scope of practice. Our orientation process is unique to our unit and has been designed to support the development of nurses by providing the opportunity to work with both LPN's and RN's throughout orientation. Our hospital has been recognized with the Center of Excellence Gold level for Excellence in Life Support for patients requiring ECMO by the national Extracorporeal Live Support Organization (ELSO). Don't miss the opportunity to be a member of this rapidly growing multidisciplinary team. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

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