Licensed Practical Nurse 12 hour shifts

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver quality nursing care to residents, coordinate total nursing care, and support the Director of Nursing and Unit Managers in achieving specific goals. This role ensures compliance with operating policies, state regulations, and federal health care administration standards while supervising appropriate personnel and providing daily reports.

Responsibilities

• Assess resident conditions to implement interventions and develop Care Plans; accurately record observations in PCC and follow through on Care Plans.
• Ensure adherence to facility medical records policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular resident rounds independently and with physicians; observe and evaluate symptoms, progress, and reactions to treatments and medications, implementing interventions as necessary.
• Provide preventative, supportive, maintenance, and rehabilitative care addressing both physiologic and psychosocial resident needs.
• Perform treatments such as dressing changes, wound care, Foley Catheter irrigations, IV therapy, tube feedings, chest tubes, and peritoneal dialysis.
• Request and ensure availability of supplies and medical equipment for resident care.
• Schedule appointments, physician visits, therapy, and consults; document in the appointment book.
• Monitor and assist Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) with personal care duties including bathing, feeding, and ambulation.
• Receive reports from outgoing nurses and conduct daily resident rounds as needed.
• Administer medications according to Public Health Code, Nursing Department policies, and physician prescriptions; report medication contraindications.
• Advise residents and responsible persons about changes in medications, treatment plans, and resident conditions.
• Manage and document emergency care, coordinating communications with physicians, responsible persons, Director of Nursing, Administrator, hospital personnel, and emergency transport.
• Perform comprehensive and focused nursing assessments during condition changes and scheduled programs; handle resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are available for care and treatment prior to or at admission; complete weekly, periodic, and discharge summaries.
• Participate in quality improvement activities as assigned by the Director of Nursing.
• Monitor accident/incident and infection rates on the unit; develop corrective action suggestions.
• Conduct weekly skin assessments to monitor pressure injuries or other skin conditions; provide written data to the Director of Nursing.
• Report resident and staff complaints, unusual occurrences, and allegations of abuse/misappropriation or neglect to the Director of Nursing or Administrator immediately.
• Participate in regulatory surveys by the State of Michigan and assist in preparing Plan of Correction responses.
• Report resident injuries to the Unit Manager.
• Understand and uphold residents’ rights, including freedom from restraints and abuse; promptly report violations.
• Support and communicate facility philosophy, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with department heads to problem-solve and improve patient care; inform Director of Nursing about unmet staffing requirements.
• Maintain professional appearance and serve as a unit role model.
• Fulfill continuing education and staff development requirements through work-related seminars.
• Promote compliance with accident prevention procedures, safety rules, and safe work practices to prevent injuries and control workers’ compensation costs.
• Ensure safe equipment use and report maintenance concerns to the Environment Plant Manager; adhere to the Nurse Practice Act.
• Attend staff meetings and in-services as requested.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Requirements

• Current Michigan license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• CPR certification.
• Two years of professional nursing experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations applicable to nursing in long-term care.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts (fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions) to practical situations.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Other Requirements

• Ability to tolerate frequent exposure to blood, body tissues, fluids, hazardous materials, and infectious diseases.
• Frequent exposure to chemicals, latex, and plastic materials used in personal protective equipment.
• Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment.
• Ability to travel as needed or assigned.