Bronson Battle Creek Hospital LPN Full-Time Day Shift (12D) 7a-7p

Job Title

Bronson Battle Creek Hospital LPN Full-Time Day Shift (12D) 7a-7p

Location

Battle Creek- 300 North Ave - Bronson Battle Creek Hospital

Description

Under the supervision of the RN, provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services which are within the scope of practice of practical nursing to ill, injured, convalescent, and disabled persons as delegated, appropriate to the patient's level of acuity and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the department and organization. The LPN will assist the Registered Nurse in collecting data, accompanying patients and responding to patient/family requests for services. The LPN may pass medications and administer IV therapy. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and successful completion of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nursing required. Experience in a health care delivery setting preferred.

Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing with the State of Michigan BLS certification by the end of the core orientation period Ability to demonstrate specific clinical competencies required to perform the functions of the LPN within a general orientation period of approximately 3 months Ability to move and respond quickly to emergency situations Ability to input and retrieve data from computerized systems Ability to rotate within service line and related service areas Must be able to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and all members of the care delivery team; speech is clear, easily understood and grammatically correct; writing is clear and legible, demeanor is comforting and positive. Work which produces very high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g. CRT work between 70 and 90 percent of the time, and work involving extremely close tolerances and considerable hand/eye coordination for sustained periods of time. Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.

Shift

12 Hour Day Shift

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Cost Center

6250 NVU Neuro Vascular Unit (BBC)