Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

About the role

Father Murray, A Villa Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of residents for a shift of duty.

Responsibilities

• Provides licensed care to assigned residents as ordered by physician and in accordance with facility, federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations
• Provides and receives nursing reports upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours
• Ensures assigned work area (i.e. nurse station, medication cart, medication room, etc.), resident care rooms and treatment areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
• Directs and supervises the day-to-day certified nursing assistant services for assigned unit to assure that care is being rendered in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations
• Provides required resident assessments/observations and interventions, reviewing care plans to ensure appropriate care
• Takes and records residents blood pressure and vital signs, administers catheter care, administers IV therapy to residents as ordered within license limitations, and provides respiratory care, e.g. oxygen, nebulizer treatments
• Receives and transcribes physician's orders to resident's charts, Kardex/Care Medication Administration Record ("MAR"), treatment/care plans, as required
• Prepares and administers medications and performs treatments as ordered by the physician
• Charts nurse's notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident's response to the care
• Completes the required forms upon admission, transfer, and/or discharge
• Ensures the resident's environment is as free from accidents and hazards. Immediately corrects/addresses potential safety risks as prudent and warranted
• Makes written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of shift as required
• Ensures that all aspects of resident care plans are implemented and maintained
• Make recommendations for care plan changes to the IDT per professional standards
• All other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Current CPR Certification required
• Possess a current license to practice in the State as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• 1 year of experience preferred
• Long-Term care experience preferred

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm under stress
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understands and follows infection control standards, policies and procedures
• Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule and occasional overnight travel
• Demonstrate basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications

Physical requirements

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards
• Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required

Benefits

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Villa Perks, an Employee Discount Program
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• MI Bill 690 incentive eligible
• Paid Time Off
• And much more

The above company benefits apply to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week. Eligibility for specific benefits may vary depending on employment status and location.