LPN Apprentice
About The Position
Works directly with a nurse preceptor under the direction of a Registered Nurse, assist in the development of nursing care plans and perform a variety of both technical and routine nursing services consistent with such plans. Essential Functions Within the RNCs, unable to perform nursing functions or items listed below independently without nurse preceptor. May independently perform functions of CNA after skill validation with an active CNA certification. Within the hospitals, performs activities under the direction of the nurse, per job description and after skill validation. Applies the Core concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care in practice and uses this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family. Performs routine bedside nursing activities including: bathing and personal grooming of patients; ambulating, moving and turning patients; assisting patients with bedpans or urinary devices; making patient beds and caring for personal property. Takes vital signs and records intake and output. Applies and changes sterile and non-sterile dressing using appropriate technique. Provides care to the patient according to the plan of care, unit routine and policy under the direction of a nurse. Documents in electronic medical record. Keeps professional nursing staff advised of current patient status as well as changes in patient condition as they occur. Assists in admitting, transferring, and discharging patients under the supervision of a nurse.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent Required
- Enrolled in approved program required prerequisites or nursing school within next available cohort
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required
- CRT-Nursing Assistant - Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems Rehab and Nursing Centers Only Upon Hire required
Responsibilities
- Works directly with a nurse preceptor under the direction of a Registered Nurse, assist in the development of nursing care plans and perform a variety of both technical and routine nursing services consistent with such plans.
- Within the RNCs, unable to perform nursing functions or items listed below independently without nurse preceptor.
- May independently perform functions of CNA after skill validation with an active CNA certification.
- Within the hospitals, performs activities under the direction of the nurse, per job description and after skill validation.
- Applies the Core concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care in practice and uses this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family.
- Performs routine bedside nursing activities including: bathing and personal grooming of patients; ambulating, moving and turning patients; assisting patients with bedpans or urinary devices; making patient beds and caring for personal property.
- Takes vital signs and records intake and output.
- Applies and changes sterile and non-sterile dressing using appropriate technique.
- Provides care to the patient according to the plan of care, unit routine and policy under the direction of a nurse.
- Documents in electronic medical record.
- Keeps professional nursing staff advised of current patient status as well as changes in patient condition as they occur.
- Assists in admitting, transferring, and discharging patients under the supervision of a nurse.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here .
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
