"Licensed Practical Nurse"

Position Summary

The Triage Licensed Practical Nurse is a key member of the patient care team! The Triage LPN is responsible for assuring that communication with each patient is handled in a professional and tactful manner. When appropriate, patient concerns and/or symptoms are assessed and triaged using nursing processes and approved guidelines in order to assist in obtaining the appropriate level of care required to safely meet the patient's medical needs.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge normally acquired from specialized training such as that acquired in one year of college, technical, vocational, or trade school in a Licensed Practical Nurse program with relevant course work in Pharmacology; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in a hospital or ambulatory care clinic; may require computer experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Triage experience required.

Desired Qualifications

The ability to make rapid decisions. A diverse knowledge of a wide variety of presenting complaints Excellent communication skills Positive customer service skills. The ability to conduct brief, focused assessments. The ability to collaborate. The ability to multi-task. The skills to prioritize care.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume, Cover Letter, Proof of valid State of Michigan LPN license

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to human blood, serum, and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions; TB risk or work within three (3) feet of patients in a health care setting; wear a respirator.