LVN/LPN – Med Surg

Unit Information

Unit Type: Trauma/Ortho/Med-Surg

Location: Alexandria, LA

Floor: 7A

Building: Main Tower

General Information

• Number of Beds: 36
• Number of Staff: 49
• Patient Ratios: Nurse/Patient = 6:1
• Type of Equipment:
  • IV Pumps
  • Wound Vacs
  • SCD Pumps
  • Kangaroo Pumps
  • Chest Tubes
  • Telemetry
  • PCA Pumps
  • Bipaps
  • Epidurals

Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Not specified

Typical Hiring Profile

Essential Skills:

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

Preferred Skills:

• Prioritization Skills
• Time Management Skills

Typical Procedures Performed

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

Best Personality Fit

A candidate who is willing to work as part of a team.

Required Certifications

• Active Nursing License
• ACLS
• BLS

Floating Areas

• 6A
• 3A
• 3 South
• 4 South

Dress Code

Ciel Blue scrubs; no sweatshirts or crocs allowed.

Weekends

Every other weekend shifts required.