Licensed Practical Nurse McLaren Health Care

Position Summary

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of basic nursing procedures under the direction of a registered nurse which may include, but are not limited to, wound care, wound irrigations, medication administration, catheterization, range of motion exercises and glucose monitoring.
• If the LPN is appropriately qualified, prepares and administers oral, rectal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal and topical medications to patients per policy and procedure.
• Observes patient response to medication, records unexpected reactions and reports them to the registered nurse.
• Identifies common patient problems, symptoms and reactions through monitoring.
• Participates in the development, review and evaluation of the plan of care appropriate to the age of the patient in conjunction with the registered nurse.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy and expresses interest in the patient progress.
• Provides for the physical and emotional comfort of the patient as well as a safe home environment.

Required

• Current licensure with the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• Two years current nursing experience.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of valid auto insurance, and maintain a driving record in accordance with McLaren’s corporate driving policy and eligibility guidelines.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26001558
• Daily Work Times: 8:00am-5:00pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No