Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Medical Surgical Unit - LPNMS26-06537

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Medical Surgical Unit (5800)

Location: Rochester, NY
Shift: 4x12 Day/Night Rotation
Duration: 13 Weeks

Job Summary

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced LPN for a high-acuity Medical Surgical unit handling complex medicine, ortho overflow, and long-term care patients in a tertiary care teaching hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision in Med/Surg unit
• Manage assigned patients independently within LPN scope
• Monitor telemetry and respond to cardiac changes
• Assist in blood product administration and transfusion support
• Provide central line, PICC, and peripheral IV care/maintenance
• Perform phlebotomy and assist with IV therapy initiation/maintenance
• Manage oxygen therapy (NC, HFNC, tanks) and tracheostomy care
• Provide feeding tube care and management
• Assist in wound care and wound vac management
• Support post-op orthopedic and trauma patients (joint replacements, surgical drains)
• Assist in pacemaker (temporary/permanent) patient care monitoring
• Respond to rapid response and code situations
• Follow strict isolation and infection control protocols
• Document all care in EPIC system
• Collaborate with RN and interdisciplinary care teams

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State LPN License (mandatory)
• BLS Certification required
• Minimum recent acute care experience (within 2 years)
• Strong Med/Surg experience required
• Ability to manage complex patient assignments under RN supervision
• EPIC charting experience required
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced acute care environment

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.