Fide is seeking a LPN / LVN Med Surg for a travel job in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: LPN / LVN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Type: TRAVEL - LVN/LPN - MED SURG/TELE (683) / 7:00PM- 7:00AM
Location: Alexandria, LA
Fidé is currently seeking a LPN with Med Surg experience for a 13-week contract in Alexandria, LA.
Minimum Requirements: The following experience is required: 1+ years of current LPN Med Surg experience.
Job Description: Description:50 MILE RADIUS REQUIRED Rapides Regional Medical Center 211 4th St Alexandria, LA 71301 Facility Overview: Rapides Regional Medical Center, through the efforts of its associate employees and physicians, will provide high quality, efficient and compassionate health care services for our patients and community. Rapides Regional Medical Center shall assume a leading role for the coordination of health care delivery in Central Louisiana. The organization will focus on the development of an integrated, cost efficient, quality driven health care delivery system. Values: Service Teamwork Accountability Respect Safety Founded in 1903 at the corner of Second and Lee streets in Alexandria, Louisiana, Rapides Regional Medical Center represents a proud heritage of compassionate healthcare services coupled with the most advanced technology of the day. With a continued emphasis on progressive care, Rapides Regional Medical Center has grown to meet the continually changing needs of our patients and the rapidly advancing technology of modern healthcare. Located in downtown Alexandria and easily accessible from Interstate 49, the hospital is licensed for 328 beds and fully accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital participates in the Medicare, Medicaid and Champus programs as well as a number of commercial insurance and managed care programs. Total Number of Beds: 328 DirectionsTop Ten Things to do in Alexandria Unit Profile The purpose of a unit profile is to provide an exceptional screenshot of the unit. Profiles should include unique details to assist recruiting professional in effectively and efficiently identifying highly qualified staff. Below you will find a data collection tool to help you identify essential data needed to complete your profile. Hospital: Rapides Regional Medical Center Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Address: 211 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301 Unit Name: 4 South Building: South Tower, 4th floor Cost Center: 68373 General Information Unit Specifics: Number of Beds : 36Patient Ratios : 1:6Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability) : 4 South has 2 stations and uses 2 unit secretaries 0 daily. We utilize patient care techs at all times, the amount and ratio fluctuates depending on census.Type of equipment : Telemetry for each room with monitors in the stations, Dynamaps for vital signs, glucometers, iMobile phones, bladder scannerDocumentation system: MeditechScheduling requirements: 12 hour shifts (7-7), every other weekend, holidays required as well.Floating policy: All nurses float to other units as needed.Patient Experience requirements: Hourly rounding, bedside shift report, My Care Boards, AIDET Hospital Specifics- Pathways to Excellence CertifiedCertified Stroke CenterCertified Chest Pain CenterLevel II Trauma Center Hiring profile Requested Skill Set: Strong nursing background and knowledge, thorough assessment skills, attention to details and condition changes. Must have: Positive attitude, flexibility, dependability, teamwork, self-motivation, good communication and people skills, desire for excellence, accountability, ability to multitask, ability to deal with stressful situations. Advanced skills needed: Telemetry rhythm interpretation Procedures performed on unit: PICC line removal, vas cath/temp cath removal Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS Dress Code: (Required uniform) Ceil Blue ScrubsHospital hygiene/dress code policy must be followed Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines. Awards/Recognition: Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as, links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards HCA Unit of Distinction winnerHigh Employee Engagement ScoresQuality and Core Measures highly maintainedMany nurses are nationally certified, including unit manager Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc. Highly experienced staff with extensive experienceiMobile technology, Dynamaps that upload to Meditech, advanced call light systemSelf scheduling within guidelines General Comments No. of Positions: 1/4. Position creation reason:Contractor Replacement
Compliance Credentials Needed for Submission:
- Current LA RN License - compact allowed (PA, OH NOT COMPACT)
- Current AHA BLS
- ANY OTHER CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED WILL GO HERE
- Skills Checklist from within the past 12 months
- Drivers License
- EMR Experience (Include years of experience, and systems used)
- Final RTO
- Resume
- Two Supervisory References from the past two years of employment
Hours Per Week:
Shift: 19:00-07:00
Weekend Requirements: (IF PROVIDED, IF NOT, WRITE IN TBD)
On Call Requirements: (IF PROVIDED, IF NOT, WRITE IN TBD)
Travel Hourly Pay: $16.00
Travel Stipend: $733.68
Travel Weekly Package: $1309.68
Fidé is a Woman-Owned Business that focuses on providing top-notch candidates to healthcare facilities in rapid time. We are passionate about connecting talented people with amazing jobs. Our recruiters worked hard to provide thousands of nurses to hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic and we continue to assist hospitals around the country with their hiring needs. We do this by developing professional relationships built upon trust and commitment.
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Fide Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: LPN - Med Surg
About Fide
Fidé is a woman-owned Business that focuses on prioritizing top-notch candidates to healthcare facilities. We are passionate about connecting talented clinicians to assist hospitals around the country with their hiring needs. We do this by developing strong, professional relationships built upon trust and commitment. We take a personalized approach to match you with roles that align with your skills, goals, and lifestyle. At Fidé, we go beyond finding you a job and we will become a partner in advancing your career.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Health savings account
- Dental benefits