LPN - 19450177
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides care in a MedSurg/Tele unit, focusing on high-quality patient care and support. This is a 13-week contract position with night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The unit is located in South Austin, Texas, and has 34 beds and 54 staff members, with patient ratios of 1:6. The night-shift team includes 1 CNC, 3 RNs, 3 LVNs, and 3 PCTs. The unit uses modern equipment and technologies and has received multiple ICARE awards based on patient feedback for exceptional service and care. The role calls for a team-oriented, self-motivated nurse who contributes positively to the team environment. The dress code requires navy scrubs; hoop nose piercings are not allowed.
Requirements
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- IV certification for LVNs.
- Team-oriented and self-motivated.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale certification.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough MedSurg assessments.
- Administer medications and perform pharmacological assessments.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to provide optimal patient care.
- Assist with common procedures, including dialysis, CBI, gastric decompression, and wound care.
Benefits
- Supportive work environment.
- Staff recognition programs.
- Flexible scheduling options.
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