Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN Med​/Surg Units

Position: Bronson Battle Creek Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Med/Surg Units Full-Time
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Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.

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Location

BBC Bronson Battle Creek

Title

Bronson Battle Creek Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Med/Surg Units Full-Time

Love Where You Work!

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another and for our community.

If you're ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Benefits and Incentives

* Day 1 health benefits, competitive pay, advancement opportunities and more!

* Generous PTO accrual

* 403 matching

* Tuition reimbursement

* Wellness benefits

This is a general posting for inpatient LPN positions at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan. Please see the units listed below for some of our current openings. Submit your application today and a Talent Acquisition Specialist will reach out to you within the next 48 hours to determine your areas of interest and ideal hours. Then they will submit your application to the right hiring manager(s) immediately.

* General Medical Unit - 37 bed cardiac/pulmonary unit, 10 bed clinical decision unit (CDU) with focus on chest pain

* Neurovascular/Ortho Unit - 30 bed unit, includes Orthopedic Renewal Center for total joint replacement

* Oncology/Medical/Surgical - 37 bed unit, variety of patient types, including many types of surgeries

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.

Admission and Preparation

* Admits patients to the emergency department and completes preparation tasks

* Coordinates with charge nurse when patient needs exceed scope of LPN practice, when census and acuity are high, and as needed.

* Documents all data gathered and care given. Follow additional Pro Health guidelines when appropriate. Communicates status of patient to the physician.

* Maintains patient flow through the area.

Implementation

* Implements skilled technical care within the limits of the LPN license and unit-specific and generic structure guidelines

* Implements appropriate protocols per physician order or in consultation with the charge nurse.

* Documents all interventions implemented by members of the healthcare team.

* Implements skilled technical care within the limits of the LPN license and unit-specific and generic structure guidelines. Implements appropriate protocols per physician order or in consultation with the charge nurse.

* Documents all data gathered, care given, and interventions implemented by members of the healthcare team.

* Responds to call lights, monitor alarms…