Bronson Battle Creek Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Med/Surg Units Full-Time

Bronson Healthcare Group•Battle Creek, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a general posting for inpatient LPN positions at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan. The LPN works under the supervision of the RN to provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services within the scope of practical nursing. Responsibilities include assisting the RN in data collection, responding to patient/family requests, passing medications, and administering IV therapy. Employees must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. The role involves assisting with patient admissions, documentation, patient flow, implementing technical care, responding to call lights, collecting patient data, managing IV fluids and medications, observing patients, performing basic patient care, collecting samples, preparing meals, assisting with infant care, assembling and using equipment, sterilizing supplies, and maintaining a clean environment. Patient education and discharge assistance are also key components, along with participating effectively as a member of the healthcare team and pursuing professional growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Successful completion of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nursing required.
Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing with the State of Michigan
BLS certification by the end of the core orientation period

Nice To Haves

Experience in a health care delivery setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the RN, provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services which are within the scope of practice of practical nursing to ill, injured, convalescent, and disabled persons as delegated, appropriate to the patient's level of acuity and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the department and organization.
Assist the Registered Nurse in collecting data, accompanying patients and responding to patient/family requests for services.
Pass medications and administer IV therapy.
Demonstrate specific clinical competencies required to perform the functions of the LPN within a general orientation period of approximately 3 months.
Move and respond quickly to emergency situations.
Input and retrieve data from computerized systems.
Rotate within service line and related service areas.
Effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and all members of the care delivery team; speech is clear, easily understood and grammatically correct; writing is clear and legible, demeanor is comforting and positive.
Admits patients to the emergency department and completes preparation tasks.
Coordinates with charge nurse when patient needs exceed scope of LPN practice, when census and acuity are high, and as needed.
Documents all data gathered and care given.
Communicates status of patient to the physician.
Maintains patient flow through the area.
Implements skilled technical care within the limits of the LPN license and unit-specific and generic structure guidelines.
Implements appropriate protocols per physician order or in consultation with the charge nurse.
Documents all interventions implemented by members of the healthcare team.
Responds to call lights, monitor alarms providing assistance to patients and families.
Collects and records patient data including food and fluid intake and output, weight, vital signs, calorie counts and demographic information.
Manages IV fluid and medication administration.
Administers specified medication safely and appropriately, orally or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, and notes time and amount on patients' charts.
Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge.
Dresses wounds, gives enemas, douches, alcohol rubs, and massages; applies compresses, ice bags, and hot water bottles.
Bathes, dresses, and assists patients in walking and turning.
Collects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing.
Prepares or examines food trays for prescribed diet and feeds patients.
Washes and dresses bodies of deceased persons.
Assists in delivery, care, and feeding of infants.
Assembles and uses such equipment as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers.
Sterilizes equipment and supplies.
Inventories and requisitions supplies.
Utilizes computerized systems to acquire needed supplies and to enter patient data as defined by role.
Maintains a clean, orderly environment.
Provides teaching materials to patients based on identified patient needs, guidelines for care, and in coordination with physicians and RNs; documents completely.
Follows through on discharge process, assists patient as needed with appointments for further definitive care, rechecks, and others; uses ProHealth guidelines and restrictions when appropriate.
Completes entries in ExpressCare log for each patient.
Participates appropriately and effectively as a member of the health care team.
Develops and works toward achievement of own yearly professional goals and objectives.
Meets organizational obligations professionally.
Effectively precepts new employees, and other students in unit.
Communicates with the Registered Nurse about patient status, interventions completed, data collected and pertinent input to facilitate care planning.