Description

Description: This is a 12 hour shift 3 days each week, with the shift schedule being from 18:45 - 07:15, total of 36 hours per week.. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with Basic Life Support (BLS), The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Need 2 Professional References. Location: 18525 Woodland Ridge D, Spring Lakes, MI, 49456.
Summary:
Department: Heartwood Lodge

Shift Timings: 18:45-07:15. Monday to friday

Per Week: 36 Hours

Job #: THS-725005|HHC-64824

Rate: $35.38 / hour

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Active unencumbered Gastroenterologist Internal Medicine Missouri state license
• Graduate from a fully accredited MD or DO program
• One year of work experience as Gastroenterologist
• One year of EMR experience
• Board Certified

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
• Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
• Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.

Requirements:

• COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster

ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS

Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.

With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.

Responsibilities:

A. Assists in assessing and evaluating the patient's physical, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, social and educational needs and documents patient/family responses to nursing interventions while working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient care outcomes.
B. Assists in the development and implementation of the plan of care including the discharge plan, based on standards of nursing practice, health center policy, and patient/family needs using clinical/critical thinking skills
C. Provides, facilitates, and/or implements learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of patient/family based on the teaching plan developed by the registered nurse.
D. Adapts positively to the ever-changing health care environment by supporting technology and process changes. Willing to learn new things, is open to change and maintain a calm, positive manner under stressful conditions.
E. Effectively communicates pertinent patient changes/conditions to registered nurse and to multidisciplinary caregivers.
F. Attends and participates in departmental/organizational meetings, in-services and educational opportunities. Department meeting attendance requirement: 80% with 50% in person if department meetings are available by webinar.
G. Serves as a steward for the hospital's human and material resources. Meets productivity expectations of unit/department as defined by unit manager. Utilizes and maintains appropriate supplies in department. Supports staffing needs for patient care in multiple units, as needed, while being flexible with schedule and hours.
H. Serves and supports process improvement teams, which influence customer satisfaction, clinical outcomes and financial stability.
I. Documents patient information in the electronic/paper medical record in an accurate, timely manner.
J. Delegates and receives delegation appropriately based on patient needs and the scope of practice.
K. Recognizes personal learning and development needs. Participates in developing their yearly performance goals. Creates a plan for professional/personal growth.

L. Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPAA regulations.
M. Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.
N. Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.
O. Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne - North Iowa and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization's Mission, Values, and Cultural Beliefs.
P. Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures. Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.
Q. Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, manager or department head.