GN LPN MedSurg

Summary:
The Graduate Nurse, LPN demonstrates excellent customer service skills in that his/her attitude and actions are all all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of MyMichigan Health. The individual works under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) mentor while carring out designated skills that she/he has acquired in the educational programs and/or orientation.  The Graduate Nurse, LPN is not permitted to pass medications until licensure has been granted by the State of Michigan.

For casual positions:  casual employees have not regularly schedued work hours, but require an understanding of, and agreement to fulfill, the miniumum time commitments of the position for as long as the position is held. These are (if needed) at least 48 hours per month with 24 of thos hours worked on weekends, adn an annual requirement of24 hours worked on holidays.

Responsibilities:
The Graduate Nurse, LPN, while providing direct patient care, functions under the direct supervision, direction and delegation of the RN mentor.

 

(30%)*Patient Care:

Provides nursing care under the direction of the RN mentor using the Nursing Process:

Prioritizes/organizes delegated patient care assignments.

Accountable for all patient care assignments and documentation of all interventions.

Performs technical nursing skills as outlined in standards and procedures manual and as described by unit‑specific competencies.

Engages in reinforcement of patient/family teaching as delegated by the RN mentor.

Encouraged to be proactive in seeking learning opportunities.

Completes orientation.

Care planning for the shift with the RN mentor.

 

(30%)*Communications:

Identifies and communicates changes in the patient’s condition to the RN mentor.

Demonstrates a positive personal approach and interaction with others.

 

(20%)*Unit Responsibilities:

Maintains clean, safe patient care area.

Handles equipment appropriately.  Returns equipment to proper place after its use.  Asks questions about its use when necessary.

Considers cost in using supplies for patient care.

Assists with completing patient census correctly.

 

(20%)*Personal Responsibilities:

Demonstrates ability to give care cooperatively with other patient care team members.

Actively participates in quality management and continuing education.  Updates and maintains knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the area of practice and age(s) of patient population.

Presents a clean and neat appearance according to the organizational dress code. 

 

 

Certifications and Licensures:
BLS - Basic Life Support:  Required - Within 6 months of hire or transfer

 

HSS: Required - Within 12 months of hire or transfer

Required Education:
Education:    High School Diploma or GED

 

Comments:   Graduate of an LPN school of nursing program or currently completing final course work (i.e. leadership or equivalent)and waiting to take LPN State Boards

Other Information:
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

Demonstrates ongoing competency in selected psychomotor skills.

 

The Graduate Nurse has three months to take and pass the RN State Boards or may be separated from the Graduate Nurse position at the manager’s discretion.

 

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

 

MidMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

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