American Traveler is hiring an LPN for a critical access hospital's ER/MedSurg/Swing Bed unit, requiring ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications along with 2 years of experience.
Requirements
- Active State or Compact (NLC) LPN license required if applicable for the state submitting
- Minimum 2 years of experience required
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required
- EPIC EMR experience preferred
- Understanding of dementia, stroke, and geriatric skin care required
- Must be comfortable titrating drips including electrolytes, hypertensives, IV antibiotics, and blood transfusions
- Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips
- Copy of driver's license required for consideration
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Responsibilities
- Critical access rural hospital with 25 beds
- ER/MedSurg/Swing Bed combined unit
- Nurse:Patient ratio of 1:8 utilizing team nursing model
- Patient population includes dementia, dependent older adults, diabetes, post-acute rehab, geriatric care, ER trauma, and chronic illness exacerbations
- Administers IV medications, fluids, and blood transfusions, and titrates drips including electrolytes, hypertensive medications, IV antibiotics, and blood transfusions
- Charge nurse present each shift with team-based assignments rather than individual patient assignments
- CNAs/Nurse Aides present on each shift
- Patient-managed CPAP only; RNs troubleshoot but do not manage RT equipment beyond this
- RNs must read and interpret their own telemetry strips
- Uses EPIC EMR
- 12-hour shifts scheduled 0645-1915 and 1845-0715, covering days and nights as needed
- Team and block scheduling available, block scheduling must be requested
- Every other weekend requirement
- Alternating holiday requirement, typically every other holiday
- Floats to ER and MedSurg units as needed
- No call or standby requirement
- Provide direct patient care across ER, MedSurg, and Swing Bed populations including wound care, IV therapy, and initial trauma assessment
- 3 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
- Scrubs required, no specific color designated
- No clinical involvement required outside standard unit duties
- Candidates must not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility and may not be concurrently employed by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility
- Upfront RTO must be 7 days or less per 13-week contract, with no additional RTO approved after submission
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
Job ID: P-766974
Open Positions: 1