LPN – Medical Surgical - 26-04157

Job Title: LPN – Medical Surgical

Profession: LVN / LPN
Specialty: Medical Surgical
Desired Location: Rochester, NY
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift (3x12 Hours, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a Medical Surgical unit. The ideal candidate will have recent acute care experience and the ability to manage patient assignments while working collaboratively under the supervision of an RN.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Med Surg setting under RN supervision
• Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and patient condition
• Administer medications via multiple routes (oral, IM, SQ, NG/G-tube, etc.)
• Perform IV therapy using pumps and monitor blood glucose levels
• Assist with wound care, dressing changes, and drain management
• Manage oxygen therapy and feeding tubes
• Perform Foley catheter insertion and specimen collection
• Monitor telemetry and perform 12-lead EKGs
• Communicate patient status changes to RN/MD promptly
• Maintain accurate documentation using EMR systems

Schedule & Work Environment

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Acute care hospital setting
• Floating required within scope of practice

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

• Active New York LPN License (must be in hand at submission)
• BLS Certification (required)
• Recent acute care experience within the last 2 years
• Experience working in a Med Surg/Telemetry setting
• Experience with EPIC charting

Required Clinical Skills

• Vital signs, pain assessment, and intake/output monitoring
• Oxygen administration (nasal cannula)
• Feeding tube management
• Telemetry monitoring and EKG
• Medication administration across multiple routes
• IV therapy with pumps
• Blood glucose monitoring
• Basic wound care and drain management
• Foley catheter insertion and urine specimen collection
• Infection control and isolation precautions

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.