Respiratory Services RT​/LPN PRN

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Evening Shift Description: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Respiratory Support Trinity Health Oakland Hospital Location: Pontiac, MI Schedule: Night Shift, 6:30pm- 12am Contingent (Non-Benefitted)/ PRN

This position is for an LPN to assist with administration of patient breathing treatments under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Team.

** The scope of this position will only cover Respiratory Care Department-This position is for an LPN to assist with administration of patient breathing treatments under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Team.**

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions as a collaborative member of the health care team in partnership with and under supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN)/provider utilizing principles of Relationship-Based Care through the effective implementation of specific aspects of the nursing process, performs direct patient care to a specific group of patients, and coordinates activities which relate to the flow of unit processes.

The LPN acts within the scope ofpracticecongruent with their education and licensure.

Care includes the administration of medications as authorized. Demonstrates unit/area competencies.

The LPN may not delegate tasks to or supervise other licensed or non-licensed health professionals.

The LPN actively supports the activities of theunit basedshared governance council.

Promotes organizational commitment and excellence inthepatientcare experience.

In accordance with Section 161 of the Michigan Public Health Code, the Practical Nurse-Licensed performs nursing acts, functions, or asks under the delegation and supervision of the Registered Nurse/Respiratory Care Team*.

Performs specific nursing interventions as delegated by the Registered Nurse, Respiratory Care Team
* and/or Physician to support attainment of treatment goals and use interdisciplinary plan as the framework for care.

Reports changes in patient condition, feedback, and follow-upto the RNin a timely manner.

Obtains necessary clinical data frompatient, family, or significant other.

Demonstrates competency in the administration oforal, intra-muscular, and subcutaneousmedications.

Informs and provides information to patients about planned procedures and treatment sin order toreduce fear and anxieties and to encourage patient participation.

Performs activities which may be delegated by the RN and/or Providers, including but not limited to:

• Venipuncture for specimens including blood cultures.

• Start anddiscontinueIV lines.

• May double check high alert medications, verify blood products, andwitnesscontrolled substance waste

• Insertion and discontinuation of straight,indwelling,and intermittent clean urinary catheterization.

• Obtains laboratory specimens and performs basic laboratory procedures.

• May performbasic bedside careand selected procedures under the supervision of the RN:testing
  12 leadECGprocedure,dressing changes,routinerespiratorycare(i.e.cough and deep breathing, incentive spirometry, pulse oximetry, oxygen setup, hand held nebulizer), collection of vital signs, recognition of life-threatening conditions withinitial response and reporting.

• May administer physician directed treatmenti.e.02 Therapy,eyeand ear irrigation, etc.

• May apply basic physical therapy modalities under the supervision of a physician.

• Other unit specific activities, such as activities of daily livingappropriate tothe patient's condition.

• The LPN collects data for the RN assessments for admission and discharge process

• Performs patient teaching as delegated to LPN per the RN/ Respiratory Therapist

• Receives verbal orders (emergent situations only) from a provider such as in a code blue

Responds to patient request sin a timely manner; always introduces self and explains patient care role.

Performsappropriatecompetency-basedpoint of caretestingand monitoring.

Records patient information and required data inappropriate areasin order tomeet documentation, regulatory and charging requirements.

Writes periodic progress notes, nursing notes, and any reports of impact on patient plan of care

Maintains a clean environment for patients,visitors and colleagues.…