LVN LPN – Medical Surgical (GI Overflow Unit) 26-01443
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Job Location:
Syracuse, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: LVN / LPN Medical Surgical (GI Overflow Unit)
Location - Rochester NY
Position Summary
The LVN/LPN will provide direct patient care in a 14-bed overflow Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit designed to accommodate Emergency Department boarder patients. This unit operates as a flexible care space with census fluctuating based on patient demand. The nurse will deliver safe effective and patient-centered care while collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary team.
Unit Overview
14-bed Med/Surg Tele overflow unit
Flexible census based on patient volume
May float to other Medical-Surgical units as needed
First-time travelers accepted
Schedule
Day shift: 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 AM 7:00 PM)
Every other weekend required
Call requirement dependent on staffing needs
Block scheduling may be considered but not guaranteed
Required Experience
Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical experience
Telemetry experience preferred
Previous charge experience preferred
Experience in Emergency Department setting preferred
Required Certifications
BLS (required)
Active state LPN/LVN license (required)
EPIC experience required
Clinical Skills Required
Blood glucose monitoring/testing
Feeding tube care and management
NG tube / G-tube care
Foley catheter insertion (male and female)
Medication administration: IM SQ oral subcutaneous
Oxygen administration (nasal cannula face masks)
Vital sign monitoring
Admission and discharge processes
Communication of patient status changes to RN/MD
Isolation precautions
Ambulation and patient mobility assistance
Bathing (sitz tub bed shower)
Mouth care
Eye drops / Ear drops
Communication & Workflow
SBAR utilized for Emergency Department patient transfers
Verbal report required for other admissions and transfers
For more details reach at or Call / Text at -EXT 4807.
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