LPN - Med/Surg

Job Details: Job Location: Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital

• Manistique, MI, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Nights, POSITION SUMMARY: Provides direct patient care that adheres to the policies and patient safety standards of Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital. The LPN works with the team under the direction of the RN and Charge RN to preserve, support and restore health and wellness by practicing at the highest level of the Licensed Practical Nurse. Provides physiological and psychological support to the patient, supports family and friends, promotes best practice, and maintains a professional disposition. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Adheres to the standards of nursing care and the policies and procedure of the hospital and nursing department. Records in EMR and reports all observed symptoms, treatments, responses, and changes in the patient’s condition to the charge nurse/RN and/or the physician as indicated. Able to prioritize patient care for optimal patient outcome. Assists the physician with examination, treatment, special tests and procedures as directed by the charge nurse/RN. Assists with rehabilitation of patients as directed by the charge nurse/RN. Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, families, visitors and other hospital personnel. Answers call lights, assists patients with personal hygiene, toileting, and other activities of daily living. Acts as a patient advocate. Assists in admitting, discharging and transferring of patients. Utilizes the EMR for direction in providing nursing care and physician orders. Keeps EMR current throughout shift. Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation and lighting. Provides for patient safety and safe care of valuables. Participates in the development of nursing care plans, problem lists and shift report. Identifies each patient population group as to age and specific nursing needs. Gives updated report to the charge nurse/RN throughout the shift. Gives 1:1 report to the nurse on the oncoming shift. Gives a pertinent, informative and concise report; Hand–off communication. Performs bedside shift report according to current policy. Administers medications to assigned patients in a safe manner. Does not administer IV push medication unless under the direction of a physician during an emergency situation. Administers oral medications to assigned patients. Adding medications to IV solutions or hanging of IV piggybacks will be done only after the successful completion of a medication test administered by the Nurse Manager or designee. Starts IV only when certified. Takes initiative to become certified and maintains certification according to policy. Reviews all documentation, med sheets/EMAR and charges at end of shift. Makes sure all documentation is complete and all charges are accurate. Brings all concerns/questions to Charge RN for resolution. Follows up with Supervisor and /or Chief Nursing Officer as needed. Knows role in the event of a fire, disaster or code. Applies the same in a drill situation. Knows procedure for calling/paging of on-call personnel and physicians. Assists in the orientation of new personnel as directed. Provides evaluation of new employee to the nursing services coordinator/Supervisor as needed. Able to cover all clerical duties when assigned to do so (See Ward Clerk). Takes initiative to clean, restock and organize patient and utility rooms. Stocks and organizes storage room. Requisitions supplies as needed. Recommends and attends in-service programs as assigned. Attends all mandatory meetings. Reads minutes of meetings if unable to attend. Participates in mandatory hospital wide requirements such as Competencies, Care Learning, Infection Control requirements, etc. Recognizes and follows the Chain of Command. Contributes to a positive work environment and to the overall team efforts of the nursing department. Adheres to the Behavioral Standards Policy. Reviews the Pillar Board to keep current on departmental and organizational performance and information. Assists other staff in patient care as needed. Demonstrates appropriateness in meeting objectives in age-specifics. Performs other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

Qualifications

Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing. LPN with a current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in the State of Michigan. BLS certified. Experience working in Medical-Surgical and ER nursing areas. Knowledge and experience utilizing EMR system. Complete understanding and compliance with all HIPAA regulations.

Satisfactory health as evidenced by a physical exam.