Role: Provides patient care utilizing the nursing process under supervision or guidance of licensed professionals, ensuring professional accountability and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities: Coordinates patient care with other departments, manages high-acuity post-operative cardiothoracic and vascular patients in a 28-bed intermediate ICU, and delivers therapies such as chest tube management, lytic therapy, vasopressors, Bipap, insulin drips, and sedation.

Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program or equivalent experience. Valid LPN licensure in the state, maintaining licensure requirements. Certifications include BLS; IV certification preferred. Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and turn patients up to 50 pounds. Experience as a new or experienced LPN is acceptable.

Skills: Compassionate care delivery, teamwork, adaptability, and willingness to learn and cross-train. Mentorship and career development opportunities available, including pathways into ICU.

Key Duties: Maintain patient rights and confidentiality, ensure quality care, and collaborate across departments within a dynamic, team-oriented environment.