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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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