LPN

Medilodge of Haggerty Road; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medilodge of Haggerty Road in Michigan seeks a registered or licensed practical nurse to plan, coordinate, and supervise total nursing care for residents, ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and facility policies.

You will lead care planning, supervise CNAs and LVNs, administer medications, and support physicians with tests and procedures while maintaining quality and safety standards in a long-term care environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited LPN or RN School of Nursing.
• Valid LPN or RN license in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.
• One year of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and leads team conferences in development of individualized nursing care plans.
• Assesses and documents the resident's condition and nursing needs.
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.
• Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with resident needs and capabilities.
• Supervises, directs and evaluates LPNs, LVNs, and CNAs.
• Administers medications, starts IVs and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required by regulations.
• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state Nursing Practice Act.
• Coordinates nursing care of residents for therapy or procedures by other departments.
• Interviews applicants and participates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination of staff where permitted by act.
• Supervises nursing unit, including scheduling and directing staff to extent permitted by act.

Education

Graduate of accredited LPN or RN School of Nursing

Job description

Summary

Plans, coordinates and provides total nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members. Scope of work may be modified by state specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act.

Essential Functions

• Initiates and leads team conferences in development of individualized nursing care plans.
• Assesses and documents the resident's condition and nursing needs.
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.
• Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident's needs and the person's capabilities and qualifications.
• Supervises, directs and evaluates LPNs, LVNs, and CNAs.
• Administers medications, starts IVs and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act.
• Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
• Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.
• Coordinates nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.
• Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in residents.
• Interviews applicants and recommends hires. Participates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination of staff, to extent permitted by state practice act.
• Supervises nursing unit, which includes scheduling and directing the nursing staff to extent permitted by state practice act.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of accredited LPN or RN School of Nursing.

Licenses/Certification

• Valid LPN or RN license in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.

Experience

• One year of nursing experience preferred.