Nursing LPN Weekend Day Shift

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Profession: Nursing Specialty: Agency Staff LPN Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 2x3 Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 0 years of experience License: LPN License - State of Michigan Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)

As a continuing care LPN, providing top-notch patient care is paramount. Under the direction of an RN, mid-level Provider, or Physician, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. You will be a vital part of the healthcare team, making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Essential Functions include:

Collecting and monitoring assessment data and reporting physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families in coordination with and as delineated by the RN/Mid-level Provider/Physician.

Providing direct patient care under the direction of the RN/Mid-level Provider/Physician, consistent with policies, procedures, and unit-based routines.

Informing 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.

Documenting care provided via computer or written patient record in a manner consistent with guidelines.

Greeting and communicating with patients and families in a manner consistent with caring and respect.

Collaborating with other members of the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.

Cleaning the patient's environment, work area, and equipment, and communicating any equipment malfunctions to the appropriate personnel.

Documenting patient chargeable items according to standards.

Participating in selected quality monitoring activities under the direction of the RN/Mid-level Provider/Physician.

Demonstrating a high standard of moral and ethical behavior.

Recognizing appropriate and ethical behaviors and identifying resources for resolution as needed.

Advocating for privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, staff, and organizational data.

Actively participating in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completing all position and unit safety-related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.

Performing other duties as assigned.

This position involves a weekend rotation of every third weekend and does not require on-call duties. Core values include commitment to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. It is crucial to adhere to the submission of accurate timesheets in order to ensure timely payment for services provided. Make-up policies will apply if scheduled weekend shifts are missed.

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