Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Bronson at Home
Location: BAH Bronson at Home. Position: Full Time, Days.
Job Overview
Under the provider’s direction, perform all general nursing staff functions for the practice, including recording vital signs, providing immunizations, initial patient assessment, obtaining concise patient history, and supporting providers. Manage chart entries, educate patients and families on medications, treatment and care, and facilitate referrals.
Responsibilities
- Work under provider guidance to perform all nursing staff functions.
- Record vital signs, immunizations, and patient histories.
- Prepare patients for examinations, including assessments, medication reconciliation, routine tests.
- Triage calls to determine urgency and appointment necessity.
- Assist provider with minor and emergency procedures.
- Schedule tests and procedures, provide instructions.
- Perform laboratory tests as directed and document results.
- Coordinate admissions, referrals, prescription calls.
- Take verbal, telephone, and written orders for medications.
- Distribute medications and record data accurately.
- Maintain and review patient records and charts.
- Participate in performance improvement monitoring and collect quality data.
- Communicate with referring providers and forward records as requested.
- Assist in completing required forms (Disability, Workers Compensation, State of Michigan).
- Attend required staff, educational, and other meetings.
Physical Demands
- Operations requiring sustained attention to computer or CRT for 40‑70% of time.
- Standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (≤20 pounds), occasional heavier lifting.
- Minor straining or fatiguing positions required.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Accredited licensed practical nursing program completion.
- 6‑12 months healthcare experience.
- Licensed LPN in Michigan in good standing.
- BLS certification required.
- Effective problem‑solving, prioritization, and interpersonal skills.
- Confidentiality and professional communication with patients, doctors, and staff.
- Independent work ability and integration into team environment.
- Computer skills for data input and retrieval.
- Excellent verbal, electronic, and written communication skills.
- Customer‑service orientation.
Shift
Full Time – First Shift, 40 scheduled weekly hours.