What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - Joint Replacement - Part Time - Days - Jackson, MI position at Henry Ford Health and Careers?
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the delegated authority of a registered nurse or provider, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) uses sound nursing judgment in provision of nursing care. Performs a variety of both technical and routine nursing services. Collaborates with health care team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the nursing care plan. Demonstrates clinical competence.
UNIT DESCRIPTION:
Orthopedic Joint Replacement, Bariatric, Surgical Unit – 3 wings with a total of 36 beds
Orthopedic Joint Replacement, Bariatric, Surgical Unit – 3 wings with a total of 36 beds
- Specialty Unit with appreciative population
- Skilled staff with specialty population
- Quality metrics that exceed targets
- High team engagement with family like atmosphere
– Outside activities
– Personal and unit celebrations
– Self-scheduling
– Flexible staffing options
TIME: 7:00AM - 7:30PM
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Graduate from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing School.
- For the ambulatory setting, previous ambulatory nursing experience preferred.
- Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Successful completion of HFHS pharmacology exam for the LPN.
- Current BLS.
- LPNs that work in home care environments must have reliable daily transportation and will be required to maintain insurance, acceptable driving record according to HFHS Policy 4.09, and meet fingerprinting eligibility standards.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.