Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Optalis Ionia

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers); Ionia (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Ionia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to ensure residents receive appropriate personal care and attain optimum functioning. The role supports compliance with regulations and works with nursing leadership to coordinate resident care.

Responsibilities include implementing care plans, responding to call lights, and contributing to survey readiness, with emphasis on clear communication and timely documentation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident care with Administrator and Director of Nursing.
• Ensure care plans are implemented and updated per resident needs.
• Respond to call lights and communicate needs promptly.
• Provide shift reports and disseminate resident information.
• Support survey readiness and quality assurance activities.
• Demonstrate effective communication and documentation skills.

Skills

Customer Service

Reliability

Accountability

Communication

Documentation

Time Management

Leadership

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse 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