LPN

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

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers) in Michigan seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to coordinate resident care with the nursing leadership and other disciplines, ensuring care plans are implemented and updated based on resident needs. The role emphasizes effective decision making and timely communication to maximize resident outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a state-validated LPN license, CPR certification, and a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience in long-term

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinates resident care with Administrator, Director of Nursing and other disciplines to ensure quality care.
• Implements and updates care plans based on resident needs.
• Responds to call lights and prioritizes requests to meet timely needs.
• Completes daily rounds and provides concise shift reports for oncoming staff.
• Supports survey readiness and quality assurance activities.
• Demonstrates effective communication and documentation.
• Exhibits leadership and accountability in daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Accountability

Communication

Time management

Education

LPN license

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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 #FB

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