LPN Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Rochester, New York
Unity Hospital

Job Opportunity: LVN / LPN - Medical Surgical (Travel/Contract)

Location: Rochester, New York
Unit: Medical Surgical / Telemetry (MS/Tele) with possible care for ED holding patients
Unit Description:

• 14-bed overflow unit for ED boarder patients
• Flex space inside GI Endoscopy area; patient census may fluctuate
• Med/Surg Telemetry unit

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience (LVN / LPN)
• Previous charge experience preferred
• EPIC experience required
• Unit accepts first-time travelers
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI accepted
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification as required by unit
• State License verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification required within 30 days of start for LPN/LVN
• Tech Cert Verification (if applicable) within 30 days of start
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required

Skills

• Emergency Department experience
• Blood Glucose Monitoring/Testing
• Feeding tube care and management
• Foley catheter insertion (male and female)
• Ear Drops, Eye Drops administration
• IM & SQ injections
• NG Tube/G Tube care
• Oral and Subcutaneous medication administration
• 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 (SBAR communication for ED patients)
• Isolation Precautions
• Vital Sign monitoring
• Float to care for MS patients as needed

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Weekend coverage every other weekend (EOW)
• Float required based on patient turnover
• Call required depending on staffing needs
• Locals accepted
• Minimal Return to Origin (RTO) restrictions
• Open to block scheduling but not guaranteed
• Scrubs: Navy blue/white

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

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 test (annual)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (within 1 year)
• TB Questionnaire (in lieu of annual TB test renewal)
• Immunizations: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (vaccination or positive titer required)
• Drug Testing (within 30 days of start)
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or signed declination (during flu season)
• Eye Exam (Snellen, within 1 year)
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Background & Verification

• 7-year criminal background check (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
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Work history verification (at least 2 past employments)
• References (2 within 3 years) required for Aya candidates
• Facility-specific documents and attestations to be completed

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)
• NYS Disciplinary Action Search (for certain units)
• NYS Sex Offender Registry Search within 30 days of start
• NY Medicaid Exclusion List check within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic med/surg telemetry unit with a focus on ED overflow patients, requiring strong clinical skills and flexibility.