Summary

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) provide important patient care within the Nursing Department. Under the direction of the registered nurse assigned to each patient, and as delegated to by the RN, the LPN assists with patient care and other department activities as outlined in this job description, and communicates effectively with the RN responsible for each patient. Work performed by each LPN must support the mission, vision, and values of Mary Free Bed.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Quality Pillar of Excellence

• Patient Care
• Communication

Service Pillar of Excellence

• Customer Service

People Pillar of Excellence

• Employee communication -

• Employee training and competency assessments -

• Performance evaluations -

• Safety policies -

Other

• Embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, by:

Treating everyone with dignity and respect

Opening more doors to opportunities for underrepresented cultures

Growing talent and people

Evaluating and eliminating disparities

Taking action against injustices, bias and racism

Honoring our differences and how to collaborate

Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for

Restoring Hope and Freedom, together

The LPN is also responsible for other department and patient-related tasks, as assigned, and in alignment with departmental policies and procedures. This employee is expected to perform assignments as directed by management, and provides input on new services or revisions to new/existing policies and procedures as appropriate.

Limitations: A Licensed Practical Nurse:

• May not delegate responsibilities to another LPN or to a non-licensed employee.
• May not take verbal or telephone orders from a physician.
• May not perform venipuncture or administer IV fluids or IV medications
• May not change tracheostomy tubes or insert nasogastric tubes
• May not change dressings, irrigate, flush, or discontinue central lines or access portacaths
• May not do peritoneal dialysis

Essential Job Qualifications

• Licensure Requirements: Active Michigan license as aLicensed Practical Nurse
• Education: Graduate of an approved practical nursing program. Successful completion of an accredited pharmacology course, NAPNES preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience: None required. Previous experience as a LPN in a rehabilitation setting is preferred.
• Other: Must be competent with computer systems for the purpose of documenting patient care.
  • Must be able to work effectively under time requirements and deadlines, problem-solve when facing unexpected issues, handle interruptions, and prioritize effectively.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, you must request accommodation in writing, within 182 days after you know or should know of the need for accommodation.

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.