LPN - 19357534
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) position is on the 5 North MedSurg unit, a 30-bed unit located on the main floor and designed to provide optimal patient care in a supportive environment for healthcare professionals. The patient ratio is 1:6. Staffing includes a charge nurse, five RNs, and CNAs on both day and night shifts, with additional sitters as needed. The team includes experienced licensed nurses with 12–24 years of nursing experience, and new staff receive guidance from a dedicated Charge Nurse. The unit uses Meditech as its electronic medical record system. Equipment includes feeding pumps, IV pumps, lift equipment, Wound VAC, PCA, and oxygen.
Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.
- Strong critical thinking skills.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Intravenous (IV) skills.
- Experience in orthopedic and kidney transplant care.
- Ability to manage central lines and Foley catheters.
- Experience caring for patients with cardiac, renal transplant, dialysis, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, or diabetes conditions.
- Adaptability to a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
- Strong teamwork skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care on a 30-bed MedSurg unit.
- Care for patients in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
- Provide culturally competent care to a diverse patient population.
- Collaborate with the unit team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
