Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Medical Surgical Unit - LPNMS26-06537
1 day ago
Auburn
Job DescriptionLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Medical Surgical Unit (5800) Location: Rochester, NY Shift: 4x12 Day/Night Rotation Duration: 13 Weeks Job Summary "Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced LPN for a high-acuity Medical Surgical unit handling complex medicine, ortho overflow, and long-term care patients in a tertiary care teaching hospital. Key Responsibilities • Provide direct patient care under RN supervision in Med/Surg unit, • Manage assigned patients independently within LPN scope, • Monitor telemetry and respond to cardiac changes, • Assist in blood product administration and transfusion support, • Provide central line, PICC, and peripheral IV care/maintenance, • Perform phlebotomy and assist with IV therapy initiation/maintenance, • Manage oxygen therapy (NC, HFNC, tanks) and tracheostomy care, • Provide feeding tube care and management, • Assist in wound care and wound vac management, • Support post-op orthopedic and trauma patients (joint replacements, surgical drains), • Assist in pacemaker (temporary/permanent) patient care monitoring, • Respond to rapid response and code situations, • Follow strict isolation and infection control protocols, • Document all care in EPIC system, • Collaborate with RN and interdisciplinary care teamsRequired Qualifications, • Active New York State LPN License (mandatory), • BLS Certification required, • Minimum recent acute care experience (within 2 years), • Strong Med/Surg experience required, • Ability to manage complex patient assignments under RN supervision, • EPIC charting experience required, • Strong clinical judgment and communication skills, • Ability to work in fast-paced acute care environment For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.