LPN

Description: Facility approved 48GH for this position

General CommentsData Collection: Unit Information: Ortho/Trauma/Spine Location: Rapides

Regional Medical Cener Address: 211 4th St Alexandria, La. 71301 Floor: 5A Building: Main Tower General Information Tell us about the unit(s): Number of Beds 18 Number of Staff Varies by census and shift

Type of staff: Day Shift RN, LPN, PCT, SNE Night Shift RN, LPN, PCT, SNE Patient Ratios 6:1 Type of equipment Telemetry monitoring, IV infusion pumps, bladder scanners, EKGs, Enteral feeding pumps, Bipaps, Vapotherms, Drains, Chest Tube, PPN/TPN, PCA EMR Meditech On Call Requirement Floating Requirement All Med Surg Units and ED Holds Scrub Color Royal Blue Typical hiring profile Skill Set Most recruited for: Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. Current RN license BLS & ACLS 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. Surgery Step down/ MedSurg Meditech experience List typical procedures performed on unit(s): 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

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines. Communicate with providers via Hospital provided iMobile (telecommunications) device. Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc. *Remember it is a very competitive market any information you can provide will help attract talent. :91