Travel LPN / LVN - Med Surg - $1,715 per week - Urgently Hiring

Company: Nationwide Therapy Group
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Nationwide Therapy Group is seeking a LPN / LVN Med Surg for a travel job in San Leandro, California.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: LPN / LVN
• Start Date: 04/17/2023
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: TravelID: 1 Shift: 19:00-07:00 Description: Description:The Telemetry Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse works with critically ill patients who require the use of monitoring devices, measuring heart rates, breathing rates, blood pressure and oxygen levels. The LPN/LVN may monitor the patient at bedside and provide medications and other support as needed, or sometimes the monitoring is done remotely from a central location, such as the nurses station. The Telemetry LPN/LVN should demonstrate the following basic competencies: Basic and advanced life support Dysrhythmia monitoring techniques, interpretation and treatment Medication dosage calculation, patient monitoring for medication effects, continuous medication infusion administration (non-titrated vasoactive agents, anti-arrhythmic agents, platelet inhibitors and/or insulin) Patient monitoring using standardized procedures for pre-, intra, and post procedures (TEE, cardiac catheterization with PCI, cardioversion, bronchoscopy, EGD, PEG placement, chest tube insertion) Recognition of the symptoms and signs of cardiopulmonary emergencies and the initiation of standardized interventions to stabilize the patient awaiting transfer to critical care. Hemodynamic monitoring including equipment setup and troubleshooting, monitoring and recognition of signs and symptoms of patient instability. Interpretation of ABGs and communication of the findings Assessment of the ventilated patient to assure delivery of the prescribed treatment and proper patient response Recognition of indications for and management of the patient requiring non-invasive 02 delivery systems including oral airways, bipap and nasal CPAP Assessment and understanding of long term mechanical ventilation and weaning Assessment, monitoring and managing of patients who require renal therapeutic interventions such as hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous bladder irrigation, stents and urostomies Recognition of the indications for and complications of enteral and parental nutrition Recognition of and evaluation of the family s needs for more involvement in the care to aid in transition from hospital to home The Telemetry LPN/LVN should have the following characteristics: advocacy, clinical judgment, caring practices, systems thinking, response to diversity, collaboration, clinical inquiry and also be a teacher to educate the patients and their families.Facility Requirements:Must have BLS certifications (Must be through the American Heart Association)Must have their IV certificationMust have CA LPN license, must be attached to resumeMUST USE TEMPLATE BELOW TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.Any submittals without will be rejected! Email TitleSUBJECT LINE: (SUBMISSION) - (CANDIDATE NAME) - (FACILITY NAME) - (SPECIALTY) - (POSITION ID)BODY of Submission:Years of Clinical Experience:Years of Travel Experience: EMR Experience: Certifications on file:Has your candidate ever worked at a Kindred facility either in a permanent or contract role? (Y/N)v If so, please list what facility, dates worked, and reporting manager.Have you attached the SSN & DOB, RTR, and Vendor Submittal Packet to the Candidate Record?: (Y/N)Does your candidate have requested time off in the 3 months?v If so, please list the dates.o Please provide available interview times over the next 72 hours.Additional Information: General Comments***Identifying the \"Reports To\" contact at Kindred is required*** Please provide the \"Reports To\" Contact Name and Employee Number in space below: Facility Setting? Smart Facility ID (Rehab Only): Recruiter: Will position be required to float to other units? Number of beds in your facility? Years of experience required? Who else in your organization will be involved in the interview or selection process? (Please include name, phone number and email address below) Willing to review clinicians with pending state license? Is there anyone in the past that has worked for you that you would consider rehiring? What is the work schedule for this position? (days needed, hours or shift) EMR for your facility: Scrub colors / dress code: Parking location: Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91Nationwide Therapy Group Job ID #18061191. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.About Nationwide Therapy Group NTG is a proud partner with healthcare professionals across the country. We are Joint Commission certified, and specialize in staffing all areas of nursing, therapy, and allied health in all 50 states. Our focus is YOU... the traveler! Our goal is to help you find the perfect opportunity through some of the best recruiters in the business. We want to provide an agency experience that is easy and stress-free so you can focus on what you do best... providing exceptional care to your patients! Benefits
  • Holiday Pay
  • Weekly pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Medical benefits
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Referral bonus
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Dental benefits

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