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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Med Surg
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$67,297 / year median in Delaware
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Why work at TidalHealth? Looking for a rewarding place to work? Choose TidalHealth. Our hospitals have been named among the Top 5 percent of all U.S. hospitals by Healthgrades and a five-star hospital by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Located just 30 minutes from the beach, TidalHealth offers the widest array of specialty and subspecialty services such as neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, joint replacement, emergency/trauma care, comprehensive cancer care, wound care and clinical trials and research. Take advantage of our tuition assistance and scholarship programs to grow both personally and professionally. Med Surg LPN Position Summary The Med Surg LPN works under the supervision of an RN to provide direct patient care. Participates, with the RN, in planning care for a broad spectrum of patients. The Med Surg LPN provides general nursing care to a diverse population of patients affected by cardiopulmonary, neurological, and surgical conditions. Examples of patients include dysrhythmias, COPD, CHF, HHNK, CVA/TIA, acute infectious disease, post-op surgical recovery and complex wound care. The inventory, distribution/delivery of medications may be required. Med Surg LPN Position Requirements Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Must hold a license in the state of permanent residency. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Med Surg LPN Work Schedule May be assigned to day, evening, or night shifts or a combination per departmental policy. Scheduled off at least three holidays per year. Required to work weekends per unit need. Expected to work overtime on occasion. Med Surg LPN Benefits At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits. Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.