Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) coordinates and provides nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members.

Responsibilities

• Documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs.
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders.
• Sets up nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident’s needs and the person’s capabilities and qualifications.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates junior staff members and CNAs.
• Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required by Company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
• Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.
• Collaborates with other departments to coordinate nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures.
• Interviews applicants and recommends hires.
• Participates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination of staff, to extent permitted by state practice act.
• Schedules and directs the nursing staff to extent permitted by state practice act.
• Maintains inventory and supplies on the unit and communicates need for housekeeping, maintenance, or dietary assistance.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of accredited LPN/LNV school of nursing.
• Licenses/Certification: Valid LPN/LVN license in the state employed, Valid CPR certification.
• Experience: One year experience in nursing preferred.

Qualifications

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Skills

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Pay

Starting Wages at $36.40-$46.40 per hour. Wage Calculation is based on experience, shift, a $3.40/hr Michigan Direct Care Incentive, and a $4/hr weekend warrior program.

Schedule

Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.