LPN / LVN - LTC
Profession: LPN/LVN
Specialty: Long Term Care (LTC)
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 8 or 12-hour days
Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week
Experience: Minimum of 1 year in specialty
License: LPN License
Certifications: BLS Certification
Must-Have: IV certification preferred
Description:
The department is focused on Long Term Care.
It is licensed for 26 beds, with a typical census of 20-21 residents.
All rooms are private.
The electronic medical record system used is Epic.
Nurse-patient ratios are 1 nurse to 12 patients during day shift.
There are 2 nurses and 1 medication aide during the day shift.
One nurse is dedicated to treatment during the day.
In the evening, there are 2 nurses until 18:15.
Night shift ratio is 1 nurse to 20-22 patients, with 1 nurse present from 22:00 to 06:00.
No medication aides work during the night.
The patient population primarily consists of geriatric patients.
Common diagnoses include dementia, cardiac disease, Parkinson's, respiratory issues, COPD, MS, arthritis, and diabetes.
Patients may have IVs, G-tubes, suprapubic catheters, urinary catheters, and ostomies.
There are no vents or tracheostomy patients currently.
LPN responsibilities include medication passes, treatments, nebulizer administration, and supervising CNAs.
LPNs also assist with calls for help and supervise the dining room.
A minimum of 1 year of experience in the specialty is required.
BLS certification is mandatory, and IV certification is preferred.
There are no titratable drips; common IV medications include Normal Saline and antibiotics.
Tele monitors are not available.
A morning huddle is held that day shift nurses must attend.
All nurses are designated as charge nurses, and the treatment nurse holds the highest authority.
An administrator is available on-call for questions and incidents during weekdays.
An ER provider is on-call 24/7.
An interdisciplinary team is available onsite, including PT, OT, SLP, case managers, social workers, and dieticians.
Respiratory therapy is not on-site 24/7, but they assist with oxygen therapy and equipment setup.
Medications are dispensed using Omnicell, and emergency medications can be accessed on the floor.
Nurses work 12-hour shifts from 05:45 to 18:15, with scheduled breaks.
Schedules are typically posted one month in advance.
Flexibility is requested to meet the unit's needs.
Staff may be required to work every weekend with the possibility of taking days off during the week.
Holiday coverage is also typically required.
There is no call or standby requirement.
Staff may float to different roles as needed.
There are no specific scrub color requirements, but attire must be clean and professional.
Jewelry and excessive piercings are not permitted, and long hair must be pulled back.
Nails should be of reasonable length.
Closed-toed shoes are required.
