Licensed Practical Nurse Joint Replacement

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Orthopedic Joint Replacement, Bariatric, Surgical Unit. You will provide nursing care under the delegation of a registered nurse or provider, perform technical and routine tasks, and collaborate with the health care team to evaluate the care plan.

Shift is 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM. Requirements include graduation from an accredited LPN program, a current Michigan LPN license, basic computer skills, BLS, and HFHS

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing School.
• Current Michigan LPN license and BLS.
• HFHS pharmacology exam completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under delegation of a registered nurse or provider.
• Collaborate with the health care team to develop, implement, and evaluate the care plan.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in nursing tasks.
• Work on Orthopedic Joint Replacement, Bariatric, Surgical Unit.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

LPN program

Job description

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the delegated authority of a registered nurse or provider, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) uses sound nursing judgment in provision of nursing care. Performs a variety of both technical and routine nursing services. Collaborates with health care team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the nursing care plan. Demonstrates clinical competence.

UNIT DESCRIPTION:

Orthopedic Joint Replacement, Bariatric, Surgical Unit – 3 wings with a total of 36 beds

• • Specialty Unit with appreciative population
• • Skilled staff with specialty population
• • Quality metrics that exceed targets
• • High team engagement with family like atmosphere
• – Outside activities
• – Personal and unit celebrations
• – Self-scheduling
• – Flexible staffing options

TIME: 7:00PM - 7:30AM

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduate from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing School.
• For the ambulatory setting, previous ambulatory nursing experience preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Successful completion of HFHS pharmacology exam for the LPN.
• Current BLS.
• LPNs that work in home care environments must have reliable daily transportation and will be required to maintain insurance, acceptable driving record according to HFHS Policy 4.09, and meet fingerprinting eligibility standards.