BMH Licensed Practical Nurse NVU Full-Time Nights

Bronson Healthcare•Kalamazoo, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care within the scope of practical nursing, as delegated and appropriate to the patient's acuity and in accordance with organizational and departmental policies. The LPN assists the RN with collecting patient data, accompanies patients, and responds to patient and family requests. The role may include passing medications and administering IV therapy. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. The LPN supports patient admission and preparation, implements skilled technical care and protocols, documents care and interventions, monitors and reports patient status, administers medications and IV fluids, and assists with patient hygiene, mobility, specimens, meals, and other care needs. The position also includes patient education and discharge support, teamwork with the care delivery team, and professional development activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
Licensed Practical Nurse license in good standing with the State of Michigan.
BLS certification by the end of the core orientation period.
Ability to demonstrate the clinical competencies required for LPN functions within an approximately three-month general orientation period.
Ability to move and respond quickly to emergency situations.
Ability to input and retrieve data from computerized systems.
Ability to rotate within the service line and related service areas.
Effective communication with patients, visitors, and all members of the care delivery team; clear, understandable, grammatically correct speech; clear, legible writing; and a comforting, positive demeanor.
Ability to perform work involving very high levels of mental and visual fatigue, including CRT work 70 to 90 percent of the time, and sustained close-tolerance work requiring considerable hand-eye coordination.
Ability to stand or walk considerably, regularly lift objects weighing 20 pounds or less, assist with heavier tasks such as lifting and moving patients, and assume some straining or fatiguing positions and motions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a health care delivery setting.

Responsibilities

Admit patients to the emergency department and complete preparation tasks.
Coordinate with the charge nurse when patient needs exceed the LPN's scope of practice, or when census and acuity are high.
Document data gathered, care provided, and interventions; communicate patient status to the physician and Registered Nurse.
Maintain patient flow through the area.
Implement skilled technical care within the limits of the LPN license and applicable unit-specific and generic guidelines.
Implement appropriate protocols per physician order or in consultation with the charge nurse.
Respond to call lights and monitor alarms and provide assistance to patients and families.
Collect and record patient data, including intake and output, weight, vital signs, calorie counts, and demographic information.
Manage IV fluids and medication administration; administer specified medications safely and document the time and amount.
Observe patients and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the medical personnel in charge.
Provide wound care and other treatments, assist patients with bathing, dressing, walking, and turning, and collect samples for testing.
Prepare or examine food trays for prescribed diets and feed patients.
Wash and dress bodies of deceased persons.
Assist in the delivery, care, and feeding of infants.
Assemble and use equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers.
Sterilize equipment and supplies; inventory and requisition supplies.
Use computerized systems to obtain supplies and enter patient data as defined by the role.
Maintain a clean, orderly environment.
Provide patient teaching materials based on identified needs and care guidelines, coordinate with physicians and RNs, and document teaching.
Follow through on the discharge process and assist patients with appointments for further care and rechecks; complete ExpressCare log entries for each patient.
Participate effectively as a member of the health care team.
Develop and work toward yearly professional goals and objectives, meet organizational obligations professionally, and effectively precept new employees and students in the unit.