Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Optalis Ionia →

Optalis Healthcare; Ionia (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare in Ionia, MI is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support residents with personal care and help maintain compliance with regulations.

The LPN will coordinate care with the nursing team, implement care plans, respond to call lights, and provide accurate shift reports. This on-site role emphasizes reliability, integrity, and resident-centered service.

Experience in long-term care preferred; valid LPN license and CPR required.

Qualifications

• Must have LPN license in good standing.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident care with nursing leadership to ensure quality care.
• Implement and update care plans based on resident needs.
• Respond promptly to call lights and communicate needs to the team.
• Provide accurate shift reports and share resident updates with oncoming staff.
• Support survey readiness and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Time management

Leadership

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

High School diploma or GED

CPR certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Optalis Ionia

#OPT-2549

Work Location

Ionia

Job Description

Position Summary:

The purpose of this job is to ensure residents receive appropriate personal care and are enabled to attain their optimum level of functioning. To ensure that the center remains in compliance with organization, local, state and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates resident care in conjunction with Administrator, Director of Nursing and other disciplines within Center to ensure quality care. * Ensure care plans are implemented and updated based on resident needs.
• Exercises effective decision making to maximize best clinical outcomes for residents.
• Answer call lights and communicate needs to appropriate person when unable to independently meet the request. Demonstrates ability to prioritize call light request and to make certain all are taken care in a timely manner* Support survey readiness and quality assurance activities.
• Completes daily rounds with incoming shift. Provides shift report to oncoming personnel, which is accurate, concise and pertinent to the resident's care. Coordinates the dissemination of resident information in an appropriate and timely manner
• Customer Service
• Reliability & Accountability
• Effective communication and documentation abilities.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Required:

• Possess a Licensed Practical Nurse License from the State that is in good standing.
• High School diploma or GED
• CPR certification

Preferred:

• 2 years experience in long term care and in the management of resident care

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift 80--300 lbs with assistance/equipment.
• Frequent standing, walking, and responding to emergencies.

Personal Attributes:

• Leadership and accountability
• Integrity and professionalism
• Resident-centered approach