Licensed Practical Nurse Rehab Full Time Days
Company: DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
Location: Detroit
Posted on: October 17, 2024
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Job Description:
**$5,000 Sign on Bonus, with required relevant experience**
DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is one of the nation's
largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and
research. RIM is known for its clinical expertise in spinal cord
injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics and catastrophic
injury care. The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury
Recovery and the Southeastern Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury
System (SEMTBIS), one of only 16 federally designated model systems
of care for brain injury care and research. RIM also operates 31
outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in
sports medicine and orthopedics.
Job Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse is a member of the patient care
services team with primary responsibilities for technical,
multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. The LPN
is assigned to work under the supervision of a registered nurse who
delegate tasks based upon patient needs and LPN skills and
abilities. The registered nurse delegates medication administration
per policy to the Licensed Practical Nurse. The LPN will report all
deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered
nurse.
1. Collaborates and cooperates with care team members to ensure
consistency and quality of care and promotes productive employee
relations among staff members. Demonstrates an understanding of and
commitment to the philosophy and objective of continuous
improvement, team work and the mission, vision and values of the
DMC.*
2. Performs a variety of basic patient care activities under the
direction of a registered nurse which may include, but are not
limited to, performing designated respiratory procedures (e.g.,
aerosol treatment, cough and deep breathing exercises, meter dose
inhalation treatments, tracheotomy care and pulse oximetry);
maintenance locomotion (gait belt ambulation); maintenance
functional activities (e.g., range of motion procedures, assisting
in bed/chair repositioning; turning, placing and removing
prescribed splints and transferring); specimen collection;
phlebotomy; dressing changes; performing EKG's; initiation, set-up,
maintenance or discontinuation of peripheral IV lines; maintain
eternal tubes; urinary catheterization; suctioning; blood glucose
monitoring; assisting with post mortem care; etc.*
3. Assists the registered nurse by gathering data on patient
conditions, direct patient observation, obtaining vital signs,
recording oral intakes, monitoring input and output, weighing
patients, recording/charting patient information and interacting
with patient and family members. Reports changes in patient medical
and/or emotional condition to the registered nurse. Documents
interventions and patient responses according to policy. Assists
nursing personnel in responding to various emergency patient
situations.*
4. Prepares and administers medications to patients per policy and
procedure; observes patient response to medication; records
unexpected reactions and reports them to the registered nurse.*
5. Assists patient in activities of daily living by feeding,
bathing, toileting and other personal hygiene regimes.*
6. Assists in the training/orientation of other licensed practical
nurses, associates and care team members as directed.*
7. Follows all departmental policies, procedures and objectives;
continuous improvement initiatives; safety environmental and
infection control standards.*
8. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy and
expresses interest in patient progress. Answers questions from
patients and their families and explains procedures and processes
within the scope of their training/abilities. Maintains
confidentiality.*
9. As required by unit needs, performs general clerical duties
which may include, but are not limited to, answering telephones and
call lights, greeting patients and visitors, maintaining
departmental files, performing selected order entry and charge
capture, paging professional staff, requesting prior medical
records, ordering equipment, etc.*
10. As required by unit needs, performs various support service
duties which may include, but are not limited to, ensuring adequate
stock of patient care linens and other supplies; transporting
patients, specimens and/or supplies; cleaning patient rooms,
bathrooms and unit common areas; making beds; removing trash;
assisting patients with menu selections; passing and picking-up of
trays, snacks, water and other fluids; setting-up and removing
various pieces of equipment, etc.
11. Enhances personal growth through participation in workshops,
educational programs, in-service meetings and reviewing current
literature. Shares joint accountability (with the institution) for
maintaining competencies.*
12. Performs other duties as assigned.*
* The essential functions of this job include but are not limited
to those marked with an asterisk.
Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Graduation from a school of practical nursing.
3. Completion of NAPNES course.
4. Licensed as a practical nurse by the state of Michigan.
Job:
Rehab/Long Term Accute Care/Skilled
Primary Location:
Detroit, Michigan
Facility:
DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
Job Type:
Full Time
Shift Type:
Day
2406003466Employment practices will not be influenced or affected
by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex
(including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will
make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with
disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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