Licensed Practical Nurse- Oak 8 West Surg/Med

Position Summary Functions as a total resident care giver, utilizing the nursing process in meeting the health care needs of residents in accordance with the Michigan Nurse Practice Act. Maintains resident privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and respects resident rights. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Performs purposeful hourly rounding including Pain, Position, Personal needs and Possessions Applies the nursing process in provision of resident care Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in the formulation of a resident plan of care and its updating; and participates in team and family conferences as needed Provides nursing care to residents wound care, administers medication, etc. Implements the residents’ plan of care and enforces hospital policies Completes documentation forms and inputs data as required Demonstrates professionalism in the written and oral communication with residents, visitors, coworkers, physicians, and other health care members Demonstrates knowledge of correct operation and maintenance of equipment utilized for delivery of resident care, striving to prevent potential hazards to residents, visitors, and staff members Demonstrates organizational ability in obtaining and utilizing time, equipment, supplies, and resources necessary Performs resident discharge planning Encourages independence by residents in activities of daily living to the fullest extent possible Performs other department related duties as assigned Qualifications Required: Graduate of approved school of practical nursing Licensed by State of Michigan BLS Certification Preferred: Previous experience in long-term care or acute care setting Additional Information Schedule: Part-time Requisition ID: 26002590 Daily Work Times: 7:00am-7:30pm Hours Per Pay Period: 48 On Call: No Weekends: Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr