What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Long Term Care position at trinityhealth?
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Evening Shift Description: 8 hour Evening shifts, 40 hours per week, 2-10pm JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE Licensed Practical Nurse assume responsibility and accountability for assigned patients. Licensed practical nurses provide nursing services to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well –being of each resident, as determined by resident assessment and implementing plan of care. ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1.Utilize nursing process which includes patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning of nursing care, implementing interventions, and evaluation of patient status in relationship to above 2.Executes regimen prescribed by physician within guidelines of nursing practice 3.Performs and/or supervises activities/functions which require knowledge and skill level currently ascribed to the licensed practical nurse and seeks assistance when these are beyond scope of preparation 4.Provides leadership and direction in the supervision of others in carrying out the nursing process 5.Utilize nursing process which includes patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning of nursing care, implementing interventions 6.Executes regimen prescribed by physician within guidelines of nursing practice 7.Performs and/or supervises activities/functions which require knowledge and skill level currently ascribed to the licensed practical nurse and seeks assistance when these are beyond scope of preparation 8.Provides leadership and direction in the supervision of others in carrying out the nursing process MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of approved Nursing school Required Licensure and Certifications Current LPN license in State of Iowa Current basic Life Support for Healthcare providers from American heart Association Dependent Adult Mandatory reporter training 30 days upon fire and recertification every 5 years. Obtains education requires for license renewal. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.