Job Description

Job Summary

The LPN will have the honor of caring about the details of high risk older adults\xe2\x80\x99 care needs as they transition from the hospital to their home and will join a highly motivated group who consistently anticipates and follows through on making sure the patient and family needs are met using an interdisciplinary team approach. Applicants should be ready and willing to solve problems together, improve practices to get things right the first time and build trust with patients and families and other health care providers.

Under the direction of the RN / Mid-level Provider / Physician and in collaboration with other members of the health care team, contributes to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.

This LPN will perform office duties/phone triage, in-home lab draws and medication checks, and assist with the patient intake process.

This position is on-site, but after fully trained you will have the opportunity to work remote 2-3 days per week

Essential Functions

• Collects and monitors assessment data and reports physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs of patients and families in coordination with and as delineated by the RN/Mid-level Provider/Physician.
• Provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN/Mid-level Provider/Physician, consistent with policies and procedures, and unit based routines.
• Informs patients and families about treatments and medications being received, equipment being utilized, and other related activities as appropriate, in coordination with the RN/Mid-level Provider/Physician.
• Documents care provided via computer/written patient record in a manner consistent with guidelines.
• Greets and communicates with patients and families in a manner consistent with caring and respect. Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of service.
• Cleans patient\'s environment/work area/equipment and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel.
• Documents patient chargeable items according to standards.
• Participates in selected quality monitoring activities under the direction of the RN / Mid-level Provider / Physician. Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior. Recognizes appropriate and ethical behaviors and identifies resources for resolution as needed. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, staff and organization data.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate\'s Degree, Graduate of an approved nursing program
• Successful completion of competency based orientation program
• License Practical Nursing (LPN) - State of Michigan required upon hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association or ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required

Primary Location SITE - 7751 Byron Center - Byron Center

Department Name Geriatrics - LTC - CHMG West

Employment Type Full time

Shift Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours 40

Hours of Work 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Days Worked Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency N/A

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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