Under the delegated authority of a registered nurse or provider, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) uses sound nursing judgment in provision of nursing care. Performs a variety of both technical and routine nursing services. Collaborates with health care team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the nursing care plan. Demonstrates clinical competence.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduate from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing School
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills
• LPNs that work in home care environments must have reliable daily transportation and will be required to maintain insurance, acceptable driving record according to HFHS Policy 4.09, and meet fingerprinting eligibility standards.
• Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS' Customer Service Policy: Communication, Ownership, Understanding, Motivation, Sensitivity, Excellence, Teamwork, Respect
• Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services
• Must possess the outlined personal qualities: Be self-directed, Be flexible and committed to the team concept, Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn, Be open to new learning experiences, Accepts and respects diversity without judgment, Demonstrates customer service values

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Successful completion of HFHS pharmacology exam for the LPN
• Current BLS

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• For the ambulatory setting, previous ambulatory nursing experience preferred