LPN

Job Title : Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Cardiac Telemetry - Contract | MO IV Certification Required

Location :

Research Medical Center - Main Campus

2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132

Job Type :

Contract (Full-time hours required)

About the Role :

Join the 4 North Cardiac Telemetry Unit at Research Medical Center as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on a contract assignment. This 29-bed telemetry unit provides specialized care to post-cardiac procedure patients. We're looking for experienced, patient-focused LPNs with strong telemetry and cardiac care backgrounds. Missouri IV Certification is mandatory for this role.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide bedside care to post-procedure cardiac patients (ablation, cardiac catheterization, pacemaker placement, post-op open heart)
• Monitor and interpret telemetry strips (training / experience required)
• Administer and titrate IV medications (e.g., insulin, Cardizem, Cardene, Amiodarone)
• Perform skilled nursing procedures including IV starts, Foley insertions, NGT placement and maintenance, and chest tube care
• Document using Meditech EMR
• Communicate effectively with RNs, charge nurses, techs, and other staff using iMobile
• Maintain exceptional patient experience standards - respond promptly to call lights, use preferred patient names, and involve patients in bedside shift reports
Unit Details :
• Beds : 29
• Patient Ratio : 1 : 4
• Support Staff : Charge RN, Unit Secretary, Patient Care Techs
• Equipment : Alaris IV pumps, SCD machines, Hill Rom beds, Welch Allen vitals machines, wound vacs, pacemakers, bladder scanners, EKG machines
• Scheduling : Must work full-time hours including 3 weekend shifts per schedule period
• Floating : May float to other units based on demonstrated competencies

Required Qualifications :

What Makes Us Stand Out :

Ready to join a top-tier telemetry team? Apply today!