Respiratory Care Licensed Practical Nurse

Trinity Health•Pontiac, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Respiratory Therapy Department: Administration of patient breathing treatments will be scope of role. Licensed Practical Nurse- Respiratory Support Trinity Health Oakland Hospital Location: Pontiac, MI Schedule: Night Shift, 6:30pm- 12am The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions as a collaborative member of the health care team in partnership with and under supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN)/provider utilizing principles of Relationship-Based Care through the effective implementation of specific aspects of the nursing process, performs direct patient care to a specific group of patients, and coordinates activities which relate to the flow of unit processes. The LPN acts within the scope of practice congruent with their education and licensure. Care includes the administration of medications as authorized. Demonstrates unit/area competencies. The LPN may not delegate tasks to or supervise other licensed or non-licensed health professionals. The LPN actively supports the activities of the unit based shared governance council. Promotes organizational commitment and excellence in the patient care experience.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
Requires Possession of a certificate from a practical nursing education program accepted for licensure by the Michigan Board of Nursing
Requires current and active license to practice as LPN in State of Michigan. Basic Life Support Certification (BLS).
Ability to apply nursing techniques within defined responsibilities to meet patient and family needs.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions / orders
Ability to observe and record information used to make clinical staff decisions
Ability to observe and evaluate conditions, reactions, and changes in the physical and mental condition of the patient

Responsibilities

Performs specific nursing interventions as delegated by the Registered Nurse and/or Physician to support attainment of treatment goals and use interdisciplinary plan as the framework for care. Reports changes in patient condition, feedback, and follow-up to the RN in a timely manner.
Obtains necessary clinical data from patient, family, or significant other.
Demonstrates competency in the administration of oral, intra-muscular, and subcutaneous medications.
Informs and provides information to patients about planned procedures and treatments in order to reduce fear and anxieties and to encourage patient participation.
Obtains laboratory specimens and performs basic laboratory procedures.
May perform basic bedside care and selected procedures under the supervision of the RN: testing 12 lead ECG procedure, dressing changes, routine respiratory care (i.e. cough and deep breathing, incentive spirometry, pulse oximetry, oxygen setup, hand held nebulizer), collection of vital signs, recognition of life-threatening conditions with initial response and reporting.
Other unit specific activities, such as activities of daily living appropriate to the patient's condition.
The LPN collects data for the RN assessments for admission and discharge process
Performs patient teaching as delegated to LPN per the RN/ Respiratory Therapy Care Team
Receives verbal orders (emergent situations only) from a provider such as in a code blue
Responds to patient requests in a timely manner; always introduces self and explains patient care role.
Performs appropriate competency-based point of care testing and monitoring.
Records patient information and required data in appropriate areas in order to meet documentation, regulatory and charging requirements.
Writes periodic progress notes, nursing notes, and any reports of impact on patient plan of care
Maintains a clean environment for patients, visitors and colleagues. Cleans, maintains and stocks equipment and supplies according to unit procedures.
Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, colleagues, and visitors to Trinity Health. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
Behaves in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Policies, Service Excellence Standards, and the Mission, Vision and Values of Trinity Health.
Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
Performs other duties as assigned.