Licensed Practical Nurse- Oak 9 W Stepdown - Full-time / Part-time

Dept:OAK 9W Stepdown

Schedule: 7pm - 730am

Hours per pay period: 72

Position Summary:

Under supervision of a registered nurse, responsible for assisting in the delivery of nursing care within the assigned unit scope of practice following hospital policies and procedures, nursing process guidelines, standards of care, and standards of practice.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1.Observes, documents, and reports patient/resident response to plan of care.

2.Completes delegated aspects of the patient/resident care plan/standard of care; included but not limited to safe medication administration, implementation of plan of care procedures, and treatments, reinforcement of patient and family discharge teaching needs.

3.Maintains a safe patient care environment

4.Demonstrates competence in all aspects of role. Seeks to improve quality of service by continuously developing individual and unit competencies within scope of practice.

5.Performs other related responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:

Required:

•High school diploma or equivalent.

•Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or U.S. Armed Services Practical Nursing program

•Current State of Michigan Practical Nurse license, or license obtained within 90 days of hire/transfer into this role

•BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent, is required before start date and valid at least 60 days beyond start date.

Preferred:

•Experience specific to the unit/position.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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