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Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Unit Information

Unit Type: Trauma/Ortho/Med-Surg

Location: Alexandria, LA

Beds: 36

Staff Size: 49

Patient Ratios: Nurse/Patient = 6:1

General Information

Staffing:

• Day Shift: 1 Charge, 3 RNs, 3 LPNs, 3 PCTs, 1 Secretary
• Night Shift: 1 Charge, 3 RNs, 3 LPNs, 3 PCTs

Equipment: IV pumps, Wound Vacs, SCD pumps, Kangaroo Pumps, Chest Tubes, Telemetry, PCA pumps, Bipaps, Epidurals.

Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Not specified

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Med-Surg Experience
• Team Player
• Critical Thinking Skills

Preferred Skills:

• Prioritization Skills
• Time Management Skills

Typical Procedures

• Wound Vac Changes
• Wound Care
• IV Insertions
• Insertion of Indwelling Foley Catheters

Best Personality Fit

Candidates should be willing to collaborate and work effectively within a team.

Required Certifications

• Active Nursing License
• ACLS
• BLS

Floating Areas

Potential floating to adjacent units as required.

Dress Code

Ceil Blue scrubs are required; sweatshirts and crocs are not permitted.

Work Schedule

• Every other weekend shifts are expected.
• On-call requirements may be implemented when census is low.

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