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

Unit Information:

• Unit Type: Trauma/Ortho/Med-Surg
• Location: Alexandria, LA
• Number of Beds: 36
• Number of Staff: 49
• Staffing Configuration:
  • Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 3 RNs, 3 LPNs, 3 PCTs, 1 Secretary
  • Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 3 RNs, 3 LPNs, 3 PCTs
• Patient Ratios: Nurse/Patient ratio of 6:1
• Equipment Used:
  • IV Pumps
  • Wound Vacs
  • SCD Pumps
  • Kangaroo Pumps
  • Chest Tubes
  • Telemetry
  • PCA Pumps
  • Bipaps
  • Epidurals
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Available

Position Requirements:

• Essential Skill Set:
  • Med-Surg Experience
  • Team Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking Skills
• Desirable Skills:
  • Prioritization Skills
  • Time Management Skills

Typical Procedures:

• Wound Vac Changes
• Wound Care
• IV Insertions
• Indwelling Foley Catheter Insertion

Personality Fit: A collaborative team player.

Required Certifications:

• Active Nursing License
• ACLS Certification
• BLS Certification

Floating Areas:

• 6A
• 3A
• 3 South
• 4 South

Dress Code: Ceil Blue Scrubs; no sweatshirts or crocs.

Scheduling Expectations:

• Every other weekend shifts
• Occasional on-call shifts when census is low

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