Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Weekend: Day or Night Shift

Med-Surg Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Unit Information
Unit Type: TRAUMA/ORTHO/MED-SURG
Location: Alexandria, LA
General Information
Number of Beds: 36
Number of Staff: 49
Staffing Model:
Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 3 RNs, 3 LPNs, 3 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), 1 Secretary
Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 3 RNs, 3 LPNs, 3 PCTs
Patient Ratios: Nurse/Patient = 6:1
Equipment Available: IV pumps, Wound Vacs, SCD pumps, Kangaroo Pumps, Chest Tubes, Telemetry, PCA pumps, Bipaps, Epidurals
Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Not specified
Typical Hiring Profile
Required Skill Set
Must Have:
Med-Surg Experience
Ability to Work as a Team Player
Critical Thinking Skills
Preferred or Nice to Have:
Prioritization Skills
Time Management Skills

Typical Procedures Performed on Unit
Wound Vac Changes
Wound Care
IV Insertions
Insertion of Indwelling Foley Catheters
Best Personality Fit
~ Willingness to Work as Part of a Team

Required Certifications
Active Nursing License

ACLS

BLS

Floating Areas
Potential to float to other units as needed, including 6A, 3A, 3South, and 4South.
Dress Code
Ceil Blue scrubs are required; no sweatshirts or crocs permitted.
Weekend and On-Call Requirements
Every other weekend shifts are expected.
On-call may be required when census is low.
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