BMH Licensed Practical Nurse NVU Full-Time Nights

Bronson Healthcare Group•Kalamazoo, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care within the scope of practical nursing, as delegated and appropriate to the patient's acuity and organizational policies. The LPN assists the RN with data collection, patient accompaniment, and patient and family service requests. The role may include medication administration and IV therapy. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies for the populations they serve. This position is in the Neuro Vascular Unit at Bronson Methodist Hospital South Campus in Kalamazoo. It is a full-time, 12-hour night-shift position scheduled for 36 hours per week. The LPN supports patient admission and preparation, delivers skilled technical care, documents patient data and interventions, responds to patient needs and alarms, supports education and discharge, and contributes to teamwork and professional development.

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 the LPN role within an approximately three-month general orientation period.
Ability to move and respond quickly in 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 members of the care delivery team; clear, understandable speech and clear, legible writing, with a comforting and positive demeanor.
Ability to perform sustained computer/CRT work and tasks requiring close tolerances and 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, or when census and acuity are high; communicate patient status to the physician.
Document data gathered, care provided, and interventions by members of the healthcare team; complete required patient logs and follow applicable organizational guidelines.
Implement skilled technical care and appropriate protocols within the limits of the LPN license and unit-specific and general guidelines, following physician orders or consulting the charge nurse as needed.
Respond to call lights and monitor alarms, assisting 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 nursing and personal care, including wound dressing, enemas, bathing, dressing, mobility and positioning assistance, and other listed comfort measures.
Collect patient specimens, such as urine, blood, and sputum, for testing.
Prepare or examine food trays for prescribed diets and feed patients.
Wash and dress deceased persons; assist with the delivery, care, and feeding of infants as required.
Assemble and use equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen supplies; sterilize equipment and supplies.
Inventory and requisition supplies, using computerized systems to obtain supplies and enter patient data as appropriate to the role.
Maintain a clean and orderly environment and patient flow through the area.
Provide patient teaching materials based on identified needs and care guidelines, coordinate with physicians and RNs, and document teaching.
Support the discharge process, including helping patients with appointments for further care or rechecks and following applicable guidelines.
Participate effectively as a member of the healthcare team and communicate with the RN about patient status, interventions, collected data, and information relevant to care planning.
Develop and work toward yearly professional goals, meet organizational obligations professionally, and effectively precept new employees and students in the unit.