Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Medical Surgical / Telemetry - LPN#26-04964
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational NursesAcute Care NursesRegistered NursesNursing AssistantsCritical Care NursesIndustries:
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) HospitalsGeneral Medical and Surgical HospitalsMedical Equipment and Supplies ManufacturingHome Health Care ServicesOutpatient Care CentersJob Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Medical Surgical / TelemetryLocation: Rochester, NYAssignment Duration: 13 WeeksScheduleShift: Day Shift - 3x12 Hours (07:00 - 19:00)Hours: 36 hours/weekWeekend Requirement: Every other weekendHoliday Requirement: Every other holiday (as needed)Orientation: 16 hours (Non-billable)Position Overview"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit in a leading acute care hospital. The role involves managing medical patients with varying acuity levels, supporting RNs, and delivering safe, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide direct patient care in a Med/Surg Telemetry unitPerform vital signs monitoring, pain assessments, and intake/output trackingAdminister medications via multiple routes (oral, IM, SQ, NG/G-tube, IV)Perform basic wound care and manage drains (JP/Hemovac)Conduct telemetry monitoring and assist with 12-lead EKGsProvide oxygen therapy and feeding tube managementAssist with Foley catheter insertion and specimen collectionDocument patient care using Epic EMRCommunicate patient condition changes to RN/MDFloat to other units within skillset as requiredRequired QualificationsActive New York State LPN License (Required - Non-Compact)Minimum recent acute care experience (within last 2 years)Ability to manage own patient assignment under RN supervisionEpic EMR experience requiredCertification: BLS (Required)Strong clinical skills in Med/Surg and Telemetry careFor more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com