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Job description
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 and , 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-
Open Positions: 1
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Worksite address
turtle lake, ND, 58575, US
Who can apply
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