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Optalis Healthcare; Riverview (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare in Riverview, MI is seeking an LPN to ensure residents receive appropriate personal care and attain their optimum level of functioning. The role supports compliance with organization, local, state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities include coordinating resident care with the administration and nursing leadership, implementing care plans, prioritizing calls, and supporting survey readiness and quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Licensed Practical Nurse license in good standing.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates resident care with Administrator, Director of Nursing and other disciplines to ensure quality care.
• Exercises effective decision making to maximize clinical outcomes for residents.
• Answer call lights and communicate needs to appropriate person when unable to meet requests; prioritize calls and ensure timely care.
• Completes daily rounds and provides shift reports to oncoming staff with concise, pertinent resident information.
• Support survey readiness and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (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