LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavioral Health Emergency - 36 Weekly Hours - Night Shift

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT - 36 HOURS - NIGHT SHIFT

Full Time Benefit Eligible

Shift : Nights, 7 : 00 PM to 7 : 30 AM, Rotating every other weekend

General 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). This position is specific to the 12-bed Behavioral Health Annex. 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.

Education / Experience Required

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