Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- 5 North General Medicine/Observation Days
Company: Trinity Health Michigan
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Description:Exceptional
opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse to support our vision
and serve with us as a compassionate and transforming healing
presence in our community. We seek Remarkable individuals from a
variety of backgrounds, because diversity makes us
stronger.Full-Time position, 12 hour with a weekend rotation and
Holiday commitment5 North General Medicine/Observation: 5 North is
a 34-bed medical inpatient unit housing medical observation,
stroke, and general medicine patient populations. The unit has the
capability to monitor up to 16 patients on telemetry. The staff
work together as an interdisciplinary team to provide respectful,
patient-centered care for a diverse patient population. 5 North
offers great learning opportunities, the chance to learn and hone
many skills, sets the foundation for nursing practice, and
facilitates the development of critical thinking as care is
provided to a variety of diagnoses. Nurses on this unit earn their
NIHSS certification within the first 6 months of hire.POSITION
PURPOSE The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions as a
collaborative member of the health care team in partnership with
and under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse
(RN)/Physician utilizing principles of Relationship-Based Care
through the effective implementation of specific aspects of the
nursing process; performs and coordinates direct patient care for a
specific group of patients. The LPN acts in accordance with scope
of practice allowable by licensure in the State of Michigan and
congruent with their educational preparation. This includes the
administration of medications as authorized. Demonstrates unit/area
competencies.The LPN may not delegate tasks to or supervise other
licensed or non-licensed health professionals. The LPN actively
supports the activities of the unit-based shared governance council
and promotes organizational commitment and excellence in the
patient care experience.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs specific nursing interventions as delegated by the
Registered Nurse and/or Physician to support attainment of
treatment goals and uses interdisciplinary plan as the framework
for care. Reports changes in patient condition, feedback, and
follow-up to the RN in a timely manner.
- Obtains necessary clinical data from patient, family, or
significant other.
- Demonstrates competency in the administration of medications.
Informs and provides information to patients about planned
procedures and treatments in order to reduce fear and anxieties and
to encourage patient participation.
- Performs activities which may be delegated by the RN and/or
Physician, including but not limited to:
- Venipuncture for specimens including blood cultures.
- Initiates and discontinues intravenous, i.e., peripheral short
catheters.
- Inserts and discontinues indwelling and intermittent clean
urinary catheterization.
- Obtains laboratory specimens and performs basic laboratory
procedures, i.e., point-of-care blood glucose, stool sampling,
sputum collection, etc.
- Performs basic bedside care and selected procedures under the
supervision of the RN: 12-lead ECG; dressing changes; routine
respiratory care (i.e. coughing and deep breathing, incentive
spirometry, pulse oximetry, oxygen setup and administration, hand
held nebulizer); vital signs; recognition, reporting, and
intervention for life-threatening conditions.
- Administers physician-directed treatments such as eye
irrigation, etc.
- Other unit-specific activities such as activities of daily
living appropriate to the patient's condition.
- Responds to patient requests in a timely manner; always
introduces self and explains patient care measures.
- Performs appropriate competency-based point of care testing and
monitoring.
- Records patient information and required data to satisfy
documentation and charge capture requirements.
- Maintains knowledge of policy and procedures; participates in
unit activities to improve quality care.
- Maintains the confidentiality of information pertaining to
patients, physicians, employees, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy
Health System. Discusses patient and hospital information only
among appropriate personnel in private area in compliance with
HIPPA.
- Seeks ongoing learning experiences in order to keep current
with practice and promote self- growth.
- Maintains a clean environment for patients, visitors and
colleagues. Cleans, maintains and stocks equipment and supplies
according to unit procedures.
- Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships.
Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify
problems, offer solutions, and participate in their
resolution.
- Maintains the confidentiality of information in accordance with
HIPAA. Discusses patient information with appropriate personnel
while maintaining privacy. Behaves in accordance with the Code of
Conduct, Service Excellence Standards, and the Mission, Vision and
Values of SJMHS.
- Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the
safest possible manner to assure personal safety and that of
coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe
practices immediately to management.
- Takes personal accountability to seek out experiences in order
to maintain skills and competence.
- Seeks and incorporates feedback concerning improvement in one's
own practice, including participation in self-appraisal.
- Actively engages and participates in unit-based and other
committees and indicatives that promote patient and workplace
safety, optimal patient outcomes, and satisfaction.
- Demonstrates proper body mechanics in performing job role.
- Performs other duties as assigned. These duties may vary
depending upon the unit, patient type and need, number and
complexity of treatments provided. Additional duties may also
include non-clinical duties consistent with meeting the needs of
the patient and care team.OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE
AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSUREEducation:
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of
specialized nursing education and proof of successful completion of
pharmacology course.Certification/Licensure:
- Requires current and active license to practice as LPN in State
of Michigan.
- Must have current or obtain during orientation and maintain
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS).REQUIRED SKILLS AND
ABILITIES
- Ability to apply nursing techniques within defined
responsibilities to meet patient and family needs.
- Awareness of the Scope of Practice of Health Professionals in
the state of Michigan, the role of LPN and relationship to RN
Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with
patients, families and coworkers.
- Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for
over 90% of work time.
- Ability to walk and stand for up to 90% of work time.
- Ability to lift, turn, and position patients frequently. This
document is intended to describe the generalized duties and
responsibilities, the specialized job functions, and the essential
requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive
statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or
non-essential requirements or reflect any accommodations made under
the American s with Disability Act, the Michigan Handicapper s Act,
or SJMHS s Return to Work Program.Our Commitment to Diversity and
Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit,
Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation
of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and
inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived
experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become
our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the
most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity
Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other
status protected by law. Associated topics: license, licensed
practical nurse, licensed vocational, lpn, lvn, lvn lpn, med, mtp,
vocational, vocational nurse
Keywords: Trinity Health Michigan, Midland , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- 5 North General Medicine/Observation Days, Healthcare , Ann Arbor, Michigan
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