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

Unit Information

Location: Alexandria, LA

Floor: 3A

Building: Main Tower

General Information

This is a 20-bed unit staffed by 30 dedicated professionals. The team is composed of:

• Day Shift: 3 RNs, 2 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), 1 Unit Secretary (US)
• Night Shift: 3 RNs, 2 PCTs, 1 US

Patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:6.

The unit is equipped with essential medical equipment, including chest tubes, cardiac drips, and Bipap machines. The electronic medical record system in use is Meditech, and there is a floating requirement as per the float rotation. Scrubs in this unit are royal blue.

Typical Hiring Profile

Required Skills:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Preferred Skills:

• Cardiac telemetry experience
• Post-op CABG experience

Procedures Performed on the Unit

• IV starts
• Chest tube removals

Personality Fit

The ideal candidate will be positive, eager to learn, and adaptable to the dynamic environment of a medical-surgical unit.

Additional Information

Our unit is enhanced by years of experience among the staff, which fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment. We encourage applicants to join our team and contribute to delivering high-quality patient care.