Physician - Hospitalist Per Diem
About the role
Medilodge is Michigan’s largest provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services. We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth, with regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements. Career development opportunities include learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally. Medilodge is a recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the Michigan Works! Association.
This position plans, coordinates, and provides total nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members in relation to wound care. Scope of work may be modified by state specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act.
Responsibilities
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the ostomy care for patients on units
- Provides advanced clinical guidance to physicians and nursing staff for complex wound drainage, drainage confinement, skin protection, and the prevention of pressure necrosis (skin deterioration and skin loss)
- Develops and conducts educational programs for staff
- Determines appropriate nursing interventions for identified patient problems, symptoms, and teaching needs
- Develops a patient care plan and determines the equipment, materials, and resources needed to successfully implement the care plan
- Selects the stoma (opening) site on the patient prior to surgery, based on the patient's anatomy, activity level, and lifestyle
- Performs related responsibilities as required
Qualifications
- Graduate of accredited LPN/RN School of Nursing
- Valid LPN/RN license in the state employed
- Valid CPR certification
- Two years of nursing experience preferred
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 insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers
- Michigan Direct Care Incentive added to hourly wage
- Flexible pay options: daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through OnShift Wallet
- Benefits Concierge: internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing benefit options
- Pet insurance: three options available
- Education assistance: tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options
- Retirement savings with 401K
- HSA and FSA options