LPN

Wayne Health•Detroit, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals. With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community. Job Summary: Provide nursing care to patients under the direction of physicians and/or registered nurses

Requirements

Current Michigan Licensed Practical Nurse License
Current BLS/AED Certification
Knowledge of nursing theory and practice
Knowledge of OSHA, MIOSHA, JACHO and HIPPA regulations
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Good written and verbal communication skills to convey and receive information effectively (face-to-face, telephone and electronic)
Good analytical and judgment skills
Ability to use computer software programs and systems
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, personnel and/or financial data
Excellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks and manage time
Compliance with departmental Health and Safety policies and procedures
Mandatory TB test annually (based on Department guidelines)
Wayne Health requires all employees [temporary employees and contractors] who will interact with the public and/or co-workers, regardless of clinical responsibility or patient contact, to have started their primary vaccination series against COVID-19 or received a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption. All newly hired employees are required to have received their first vaccination dose prior to their start date of employment and completed primary series as outlined in FDA’s prescribing instruction for vaccine administration. New hires must also receive their booster within 30 days after the date that they are eligible to receive it, per CDC guidelines. Exemptions or accommodations to the Wayne Health vaccine requirement may be approved under certain limited circumstances. Anyone with an approved exemption must have weekly PCR COVID-19 testing on their own time and submit the results every Monday, before arriving at work. Employees whose positions are 100% remote are exempt from these requirements.

Nice To Haves

1 year nursing experience in an ambulatory care setting preferred
Knowledge of Public Health Code and Michigan Nurse Practice Act preferred

Responsibilities

Provide general nursing care to patients including obtaining patients’ history, taking vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, height, weight, pulse, respiration, etc.); assist physicians and/or registered nurses during examinations and testing
Perform diagnostic testing as required (ekg’s, urinalyses, etc.)
Administer prescribed treatments, medications and injections as directed by physicians and/or registered nurses
Record patient observations in electronic medical record; report patients’ conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments
Review encounter forms for level of service, diagnoses, provider signatures before discharging patients
Review patients’ insurance and obtain authorization for procedures medications, tests, or admissions when necessary
Instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions as ordered by physicians
Review laboratory/test results
Recognize abnormal laboratory values and test results and notify physicians
Chart medication orders in medevant and/or electronic medical record
Prepare examination rooms including stocking of treatment areas
Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice
Assist with audits and research
Other duties as may be assigned