“`html Med-Surg Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Unit Information Unit Type: TRAUMA/ORTHO/MED-SURG Location: Alexandria, LA General Information • Number of Beds: 36 • Number of Staff: 49 • Staffing Model: • Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 3 RNs, 3 LPNs, 3 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), 1 Secretary • Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 3 RNs, 3 LPNs, 3 PCTs • Patient Ratios: Nurse/Patient = 6:1 • Equipment Available: IV pumps, Wound Vacs, SCD pumps, Kangaroo Pumps, Chest Tubes, Telemetry, PCA pumps, Bipaps, Epidurals • Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Not specified Typical Hiring Profile Required Skill Set • Must Have: • Med-Surg Experience • Ability to Work as a Team Player • Critical Thinking Skills • Preferred or Nice to Have: • Prioritization Skills • Time Management Skills Typical Procedures Performed on Unit • Wound Vac Changes • Wound Care • IV Insertions • Insertion of Indwelling Foley Catheters Best Personality Fit • Willingness to Work as Part of a Team Required Certifications • Active Nursing License • ACLS • BLS Floating Areas Potential to float to other units as needed, including 6A, 3A, 3South, and 4South. Dress Code Ceil Blue scrubs are required; no sweatshirts or crocs permitted. Weekend and On-Call Requirements • Every other weekend shifts are expected. • On-call may be required when census is low. “`