What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency - 36 Hours - Day Shift position at Henry Ford Hospital?
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT - 36 HOURS - DAY SHIFTFull Time Benefit EligibleShift : Days, 7 : 00 AM to 7 : 30 PM, Rotating every other weekendGENERAL SUMMARY : Unit Description : Henry Ford St John Hospital's Emergency Department is a 100 bed unit consisting of Adult Emergency (75 beds), Pediatric Emergency (13 beds), and the Behavioral Health Observation Annex (12 beds). We are a fast-paced unit consisting of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, ER Techs, and Paramedics. Our unit fosters a growth mindset encouraging voluntary participation in planning meetings, shared governance, and educational development. We welcome candidates of all educational backgrounds and experiences, and ensure that you are trained to be successful in this environment. Come join our team!
- Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.
- Contributes to the assessment of patients and assures the well-being of patients.
- Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
- Performs laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
- Educates patients / families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.CERTIFICATION / LICENSES REQUIRED :
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Practical / Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :
- High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. - Note : Required professional licensure / certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable. No additional preferences.Additional Information
- Organization : Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital
- Department : BH Observation Unit 001
- Shift : Day Job
- Union Code : Not Applicable
