Jobs › ThedaCare

CSPA LPN (Cardiac Specials)- Days & No Weekends

ThedaCare · Appleton, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

Apply at ThedaCare

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

What do you understand about Cardiac Specials, and why does a cardiac setting interest you?

What they are checking: Whether they have thought about the role and bring real interest in heart care.

Tell me about a time you had to explain something to a patient who was nervous about a procedure.

What they are checking: Whether they can comfort patients with clear, honest words.

How do you handle a schedule where patients come in for procedures at set times all day?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep a steady flow of prep and recovery without falling behind.

Tell me about a time you made a mistake at work and how you handled it.

What they are checking: Whether they own errors and report them, which keeps patients safe.

What would you do

A patient recovering from a procedure becomes dizzy and pale. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they assess quickly, keep the patient safe and get the RN right away.

How do you stay inside your LPN scope when the unit is short-staffed?

What they are checking: Whether they protect patients and their license by knowing where their scope ends.

About the work

Walk me through how you check a patient's access site and pulses after a heart procedure.

What they are checking: Whether they know how to catch bleeding or poor circulation early.

What do you check before giving a cardiac medication like metoprolol or a blood thinner?

What they are checking: Whether they check heart rate, blood pressure and bleeding risk before giving cardiac drugs.

How do you read a basic heart rhythm on the monitor, and which ones would you report right away?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize dangerous rhythms well enough to escalate fast.

How do you give discharge teaching so patients remember it once they get home?

What they are checking: Whether they use teach-back and keep instructions simple and specific.

Practice this interview out loud.

Offer builds a real interview for this exact role at ThedaCare from your resume and this job description, asks the questions one at a time, and tells you what landed. The first one is free.

Practice this out loud

The full job description

As published by ThedaCare.

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits , with a whole-person approach to wellness – • Lifestyle Engagement • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support • Access & Affordability • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The Licensed Practical Nurse, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice clinician, or physician provides patient-centered, specialized, evidence-based nursing care across the continuum through an interprofessional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy. Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice as defined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and ThedaCare policy. Through collaborative practice with members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare. Furthers the professional practice of nursing at ThedaCare that involves the promotion of a culture of innovation and a commitment to growth and professional development. Job Description: This position will be a mix of LPN floor duties and administrative/front desk. Schedule: • 7-4:30p M-F • No weekends / Holidays / Call CSPA is a 14 bed pre/post cath lab department. We also prep, provide moderate sedation for, and recover interventional radiology patient in CT and US. We assist with Transesophageal Echocardiograms and Electrocardioversions. We are a small department with heavy focus on teamwork. The ideal candidate would work great in a fast paced team environment. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Performs delegated tasks using evidence-based practice and specific competencies to collect data on the physical condition and nursing needs of patients, and assists with implementing the plan of care. • Assists in meeting the care needs of the patient in collaboration with the interprofessional team to provide the highest quality of care and clinical outcomes. • Demonstrates clinical expertise in the provision of care in the clinical specialty assigned and performs all functions of the licensed practical nurse that are age appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific. • Identifies ways to improve the patient’s experience of care, streamline care processes, and lower costs while promoting quality to improve patient, family, and team member satisfaction. • Contributes to a professional environment that encourages mentoring, engagement, and development to retain expert clinicians. • Maintains positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members, collaborating to problem solve and to improve patient care. • Demonstrates, anticipates, and proactively manages risk to prevent crises. • Performs skillfully in life threatening emergencies, matching demands and resources during crises situations. QUALIFICATIONS: • Current Wisconsin LPN Licensure • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS). PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments. • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock • Occasional high noise level in work environment • Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time • Transporting patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents • Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients. Position requires compliance with department specific competencies. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 Scheduled FTE: 0.8 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Days

Apply at ThedaCare