Sparrow Mary Free Bed – LPN | Sparrow Health System | Lansing, MI

Sparrow Mary Free Bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit

Position’s Location: Lansing, MI

 
Job Description

General Purpose of Job:  

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides basic nursing services for the care and treatment of patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The LPN assesses, plans and implements individual patient care in a nursing department according to Nursing Services policies, procedures and standards of care.

Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis.  Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position. 

• Assess patient condition and initiate appropriate nursing and/or medical care in collaboration with an RN.
• Provides basic care and tasks as directed by an RN (accucheck, vital signs)
• Documents care given and patient response in patient record.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and environment and ensures the area is stocked with appropriate supplies.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of appropriate equipment and supplies to provide quality patient care.
• Communicates significant information and changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Actively participates as a team member.  Constructively addresses patient and team issues to insure quality patient care and a collaborative work environment.
• Implements the nursing plan of care as delegated by the RN.
• Acts as a liaison between members of the health care team, patient and patients family. Participates in patient/family teaching as delegated by the RN.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends in nursing and provides evidence of clinical competency.
• Participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of departmental and hospital performance improvement programs.

Job Requirements

We have a variety of full time and part time LPN positions available.  Apply to this posting to be considered for any inpatient LPN vacancy.

Sparrow Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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