LPN

Description: Facility approved 48GH for this position

General CommentsData Collection: Unit Information:Renal

Telemetry Med Surg Location: Rapides

Regional Medical Center Address: 211 4th St Alexandria, La. 71 Floor: 4

South Building: South Tower General Information Tell us about the unit(s): Number of Beds 36 Number of Staff Varies by shift and census

Type of staff: Day Shift RNs, LPNs Night Shift RNs, LPNs Patient Ratios 6:1 Type of equipment Telemetry monitoring, IV infusion pumps, bladder scanners, EKGs, Enteral feeding pumps, Bipaps, Vapotherms EMR Meditech On Call Requirement Floating Requirement May float to other Medical-Surgical units based on staffing and patient care needs Scrub Color Nurses- Royal blue, PCTS/SNEs/Secretaries Wine Typical hiring profile Skill Set Most recruited for: Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. Current LVN license BLS certification Medical-Surgical nursing experience Ability to care for telemetry patients Strong assessment and critical thinking skills Experience managing patients with multiple chronic conditions Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first. Telemetry experience Renal or dialysis patient care experience ACLS certification Meditech experience List typical procedures performed on unit(s): Telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation Care of patients with acute and chronic kidney disease Dialysis coordination and post-dialysis assessment IV therapy and medication administration Blood product administration Wound care management Central line care and maintenance Enteral feeding management Best personality Fit: Strong teamwork and collaboration skills Adaptability in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication with interdisciplinary teams Compassionate, patient-centered approach Dependability and accountability Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patients effectively

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