LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE-HOME CARE | UM HEALTH-SPARROW

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides basic nursing services for the care and treatment of patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The LPN observes, reports, and implements individual patient care based on standards of care.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required prior to start date
Current Michigan license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Valid driver’s license
Proof of Auto Insurance
Computer literate
Interpersonal skills for effective communication
Excellent attendance
Assumes responsibility for ongoing education and completion of mandatory requirements

Nice To Haves

Acute care patient care experience
Homecare experience

Responsibilities

Observe patient condition and initiate appropriate nursing and/or medical care in collaboration with an RN.
Provides basic care and tasks as directed by an RN.
Performs specific patient procedures and treatments according to Hospital policies.
Documents care given and patient response in patient record.
Cleans and maintains equipment and environment.
Demonstrates knowledge and use of appropriate equipment and supplies to provide quality patient care.
Communicates significant information and changes in patient condition to the RN.
Actively participates as a team member. Constructively addresses patient and team issues to insure quality patient care and a collaborative work environment.
In collaboration with the RN, observes patient condition and initiates appropriate nursing care according to evidence-based policies and guidelines.
Implements the nursing plan of care as delegated by the RN.
Participates in patient/family teaching as delegated by the RN.
Administers medications, performs diagnostic procedures and treatments according to evidence-based policies and procedures.
Maintains knowledge of current trends in nursing and provides evidence of clinical competency.
Participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of departmental and hospital performance improvement programs.