LPN Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Rochester, New York
Unity Hospital

LVN / LPN Travel/Contract Job in Rochester, New York

Job Overview

• Specialty: LVN / LPN
• Location: Rochester, New York
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit Description:

  • 14 bed overflow med/surg telemetry unit for ED boarder patients
  • Flex space inside GI Endoscopy area; patient census may vary
• Shift Details:

  • Weekend coverage every other weekend (EOW)
  • Float required based on census, may float to med/surg patients
  • Call required depending on staffing needs
• Block Scheduling: Attempted but not guaranteed
• Locals Accepted: No (within 75 miles)
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Origin (RTO) Restrictions: Minimal

Required Experience & Skills

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Previous Charge Experience: Preferred
• Unit Accepts 1st Time Travelers: Yes
• EPIC Experience: Required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI accepted, as required by unit
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI accepted, as required by unit
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - as required by unit
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as required by unit
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - as required by unit
• NIH Stroke Certification - required for all RNs except birthing units & OR, updated annually
• State License Verification and NURSYS Verification required within 30 days of start
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required

Skills & Competencies

• Emergency Department experience
• Med/Surg Telemetry skills
• Blood Glucose Monitoring/Testing
• Feeding tube care and management
• Foley catheter insertion (male and female)
• Ear and Eye Drops administration
• IM & SQ injections
• NG Tube/G Tube care
• Oral and Subcutaneous care
• Ambulation assistance
• Oxygen administration (face masks, nasal cannula)
• Bathing (sitz, tub, bed, shower)
• Mouth care
• Patient admission
• Communication of patient status changes to RN/MD using SBAR for ED patients and verbal report for others
• Isolation precautions
• Vital sign monitoring

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Navy blue or white

Health & Compliance Requirements

Candidates must complete health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing the contract, including but not limited to:

• Physical exam (within 1 year, updated annually)
• Fit mask testing (annual)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
• TB questionnaire (in lieu of annual TB test renewal)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug screening (within 30 days of start)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination (during flu season)
• Eye exam (Snellen, within 1 year)
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Background & Verification Requirements

• Government issued photo ID required
• 7-year criminal background check (including felony checks) within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification from primary source required (no hard copies)
• Foreign equivalency education evaluation if applicable
• Transcript/diploma if no education verification on file
• Work history verification (at least 2 past employments)
• References (2 within 3 years) required for Aya candidates
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and pre-employment compliance attestations

State-Specific Requirements (New York)

• NYS Nurse Aide Registry (if applicable) within 3 months of start
• NYS Criminal Background Check Fingerprint Results (for certain units)
• Disciplinary Action Search Results (for certain units)
• Sex Offender Registry Search within 30 days of start
• NY Medicaid Exclusion List check within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter

This position is suitable for LVNs/LPNs with at least 1 year of experience, EPIC proficiency, and flexibility to float and cover weekends every other week. Prior travel experience is not required, and first-time travelers are welcome. Compliance with extensive health, background, and certification requirements is mandatory.