LPN - Observation Unit - Bronson Methodist Hospital - Part-time 12D

Bronson Battle Creek-posted 3 months ago

Part-time • Entry Level

Kalamazoo, MI

5,001-10,000 employees

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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. The LPN will assist the Registered Nurse in collecting data, accompanying patients and responding to patient/family requests for services. The LPN may pass medications and administer IV therapy. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

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.
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.
Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge.
Dresses wounds, gives enemas, douches, alcohol rubs, and massages.
Prepares or examines food trays for prescribed diet and feeds patients.
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.
Follows through on discharge process, assists patient as needed with appointments for further definitive care.
Participates appropriately and effectively as a member of the health care team.
Develops and works toward achievement of own yearly professional goals and objectives.
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.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 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.
Ability to demonstrate specific clinical competencies required to perform the functions of the LPN within a general orientation period of approximately 3 months.
Ability to move and respond quickly to emergency situations.
Ability to input and retrieve data from computerized systems.
Ability to rotate within service line and related service areas.
Must be able to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and all members of the care delivery team.

Experience in a health care delivery setting preferred.

Part-time position with scheduled weekly hours of 24.
Opportunity to work in a compassionate and resilient team environment.

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