LPN - NIGHTS

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Saginaw, MI

1d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurses provide patient care within the Nursing Department under the direction of the registered nurse assigned to each patient and as delegated by that RN. The LPN supports Mary Free Bed’s mission, vision, and values while helping patients and families through rehabilitation. This position is based at Mary Free Bed at Covenant and is scheduled for 36 hours per week, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on the night shift. Starting compensation is $25.40, increasing based on experience. The role is eligible for full-time benefits, yearly pay increases, paid time off, and 403(b) retirement fund contributions. The LPN provides direct care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, communicates effectively with the responsible RN and other team members, and helps coordinate continuity of care. The role also includes customer service, documentation, patient and family education reinforcement, safety and infection-control practices, competency training, and participation in quality improvement. LPNs must work within defined practice limitations, including not delegating responsibilities to another LPN or non-licensed employee and not performing certain procedures specified in the posting.

Requirements

Active Michigan license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Competence with computer systems for documenting patient care.
Ability to work effectively under time requirements and deadlines, solve unexpected problems, handle interruptions, and prioritize effectively.
Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide age-appropriate care, including knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess and interpret patient information.
No prior experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of an accredited pharmacology course; NAPNES is preferred.
Previous experience as an LPN in a rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care as delegated by the patient’s RN and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Collect, monitor, and report patients’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs to the assigned RN.
Administer physician-ordered medications as delegated by the RN, excluding intravenous administration.
Provide input to the RN on individualized patient care plans and reinforce patient and family education, documenting the education provided.
Obtain and record vital signs using appropriate equipment and technique.
Provide care that includes bowel programs, patient hygiene, intake and output recording, and other duties set out in department policies.
Respond promptly and respectfully to patient call lights.
Document care in computer or written patient records in accordance with department policies, including requirements for content and timeliness.
Transport patients safely and promptly to diagnostic testing and therapy sessions as needed, and communicate with team members to support continuity and coordination of care.
Maintain clean and safe patient living environments, work areas, and equipment; report equipment malfunctions and remove equipment from patient care as required by policy.
Use patient-care equipment appropriately and assist with collecting quality data as assigned.
Treat patients, families, visitors, physicians, colleagues, and other customers with kindness and respect; deliver culturally sensitive care that preserves patient dignity and rights.
Handle confidential information discreetly and sensitively and follow policies concerning protected health information.
Complete required orientation, annual training, competency assessments, and performance evaluations by applicable deadlines; participate in new-team-member orientation as a preceptor when assigned.
Follow hospital and department safety and infection-control policies and maintain a safe, clean working environment.
Document chargeable patient items, avoid duplication and waste, arrive on time, work throughout the shift except for designated breaks, and communicate anticipated overtime to the nursing supervisor in advance.
Contribute to quality improvement by identifying problems and seeking solutions, supporting patient and family satisfaction, and participating in departmental customer-service monitoring and reporting.
Perform other department and patient-related tasks as assigned and provide input on services or policy and procedure revisions as appropriate.
Do not delegate responsibilities to another LPN or non-licensed employee, take verbal or telephone physician orders, change tracheostomy tubes, insert nasogastric tubes, change dressings, irrigate, flush, or discontinue central lines or access portacaths, or perform peritoneal dialysis.