LPN / LVN - General

LPN/LVNProfession: Nursing Specialty: Med Surg Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Virginia License Certifications: BLS Must-Have: Med/Surg or PCU experience BLS certification Virginia nursing license Description: General Comments Unit Specifics: Number of Beds: 35 Patient Ratios: 5-7 patients per nurse Unit staffing description: Techs available based on patient census, usually 2-4 techs Type of equipment used includes: Vitals machine, Baxter IV pumps, SCDs, bladder scanner Documentation system utilized: Meditech Scheduling requirements include: 12-hour shifts, every other weekend Floating policy allows for floating to other Med Surg departments Patient experience requirements: Rehab experience preferred Advanced skills are not required Procedures performed on the unit include: Medication administration, including IVs, PICC lines, PEG tubes Bladder scans Tracheostomy care Tube feeding Foley catheter insertion Bladder irrigation Blood administration Dress Code: Navy blue or white solid scrubs Additional Information: Opportunity to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team. The team includes nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physiatrist, physician assistant, and neuropsychologist. The goal is to impact patient functional improvements and achieve goals for functional independence.