LPN - LTC

MyMichigan Medical Group; Sault Ste. Marie, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefit package

Competitive wages

Job summary

MyMichigan Health is seeking an LPN to assist with nursing care under RN supervision, serving patients of all ages and participating in patient and family teaching. The role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to nursing standards in a clinical setting.

The position involves assignments within the nursing department, ongoing learning through orientation, quality improvement activities, and opportunities to participate in staff meetings and committees.

Qualifications

• LPN license required.
• BLS within 1 month of hire or transfer.
• Fingerprinting (FINGERPRIN) required.
• Technical certificate equivalent education recognized.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments within LPN scope; documents changes and observations.
• Maintains nursing standards and hospital/department policies, including patient rights.
• Assesses patients after initial RN assessment and participates in staff orientation and evaluations.

Education

Technical Certificate Equivalent Experience

Job description

Summary

Up to $10,000 sign on bonus for qualified candidates

Competitive Wages

Benefit package for eligible employees

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse the LPN assists with nursing care for patients of all ages. Participates in patient/resident and family teaching and works in cooperation with ancillary nursing staff to maintain the standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• (50%) Administers medications and performs treatments to assigned patient/residents and other technical skills within LPN license and training. Participates in team conferences and provides input to the Registered Nurse in the development of individualized nursing care plans. Reports changes in assessment, pertinent reactions and observations regarding patient/resident to the Registered Nurse and records these observations accurately and concisely. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse development in patients/residents.
• (25%) Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and Nursing Department, including maintaining the patients bill of rights/Long Term Care Resident Rights.
• (25%) Accepts nursing care assignments and works as a member of the team. After initial assessment of the patient/resident by the Registered Nurse, continues to provide assessment of the patient/residents. Carries out appropriate nursing action as established by the Registered Nurse in the nursing plan of care. Participates in orientation of new personnel and performance evaluations of nursing staff.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Participates in projects and committees as assigned.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service education programs, and other opportunities for learning.
• Carries out work according to policies and procedures to reflect standard for timeliness and accuracy.
• Participates in orientation of new staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

• BLS: Basic Life Support Equivalent Experience: Required within in 1 month of hire or transfer.
• FINGERPRIN: Fingerprinting Equivalent Experience:
• LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse Equivalent Experience:

Required Education

• Education: Technical Certificate Equivalent Experience:

Other Information

• Ability to adapt to frequent changes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective customer relations and interpersonal relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, demonstrating problem solving, critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Ability to plan, implement, and coordinate services and programs.
• Ability to speak, write, and understand the English language.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodations.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0?33% of the workday) lift or carry 21?50 lbs., frequently 34?66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67?100% or the workday) 10 lbs.

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