LPN – Medical-Surgical
El Paso, Texas
Las Palmas Medical Center

Job Opportunity: LPN/LVN - Med Surg

Location

• City: El Paso, Texas

Employment Type

• Travel contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Hours per week: 36
• No call required
• Weekends: Every other weekend

Unit Details

• Unit: 5 North MedSurg
• Number of beds: 30
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Typical staff per shift:

  • Day: 1 Charge Nurse, 5 RNs, 3 CNAs, sitters as needed
  • Night: 1 Charge Nurse, 5 RNs, 2 CNAs, sitters as needed
• Equipment used: Feeding pumps, IV pumps, lift equipment, wound VAC, PCA, oxygen
• Electronic Medical Record system: Meditech

Required Qualifications

• Valid LPN/LVN license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg experience within the last year
• BLS certification
• IV Therapy certification
• De-escalation skills in healthcare settings

Preferred Skills (not mandatory but highly valued)

• ACLS certification
• IV skills
• Experience with orthopedic and kidney transplant care
• Central line and Foley catheter management
• Experience caring for patients with cardiac, renal transplant, dialysis, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and diabetes conditions

Typical Procedures on Unit

• Breathing treatments (performed by Respiratory Therapist)
• Chronic wound care

Work Environment & Culture

• Fast-paced, rapidly changing environment requiring adaptability
• Emphasis on culturally competent and diverse patient care
• Strong teamwork focus
• Friendly, helpful, and supportive team members
• Several tenured nurses with 12-24 years of experience on staff
• Free Charge Nurse/CNC support available

Dress Code

• Scrub colors:

  • LPN/LVN: Royal Blue

Recognition & Awards

• Daisy Award
• Bee Award
• I-CARE recognition
• Employee of the month/year programs

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established Med Surg unit with a supportive team and a variety of patient care experiences.