Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Observation Unit
Company: Ascension Health
Location: Warren
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
We Are Hiring: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Observation Unit
(CDU) - Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Warren CampusShift:
7pm-7am (every other weekend and holiday)Unit Description: We are a
30-bed observation unit. - We have telemetry capabilities and most
of the patients that come to us are on telemetry. - We take a wide
variety of patients ranging from patients needing MRI, ENDO. or
cath lab. - We are an extension of the ER and aim to admit or
discharge patients in under 24 hours. What You Will Do: Provide
care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or
physician, functioning within scope of license.
- Contribute to the assessment of patients and assure the
well-being of patients.
- Administer medications and observe patients for adverse
reactions to medications or treatments.
- Perform laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
- Educate patients/families about disease treatment plan
including self care post discharge, holistic health needs,
available resources and follow up care. What You Will Need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association
(AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
American Red Cross (ARC) CPR for Professional Rescuers card will be
accepted upon hire but renewal must be a BLS Provider card from
AHA.
- Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board
of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date
required.Education:
- High school diploma or GED required. Additional Preferences: No
additional preferences. Why Join Our Team: Ascension Michigan
employs over 20,000 compassionate caregivers across 16 hospitals
and hundreds of related healthcare facilities. Our care teams are
dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which
sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve. We
provide generous paid time off for work-life balance, a
collaborative work environment, professional development
opportunities and more to help our associates flourish personally
and professionally. If you are looking for a rewarding career in
healthcare, we invite you to apply today.When you join Ascension,
you join a team of over 150,000 individuals across the country
committed to a Mission of serving others and providing
compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture,
continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings
are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use
to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly
$46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth
and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow
and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our
team today. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Ascension SE
Michigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative
Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and
impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion,
national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation,
age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data,
or other legally protected status.Pay Non-Discrimination Notice:
fFor further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the
following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster:ftPlease note that
Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who
have applied for a position using our official application. Be on
alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will
not solicit money or banking information from applicants. E-Verify
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