LPN PT and FT-Shorepointe →

Optalis Healthcare; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at ShorePointe to ensure residents receive personal care and attain their optimum functioning level. The role involves coordinating resident care, updating care plans, and maintaining compliance with regulations.

Qualifications include an active LPN license, a high school diploma or GED, and CPR certification. Experience in long-term care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse License from the state in good standing.
• High School diploma or GED.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident care with the Administrator, Director of Nursing and other disciplines to ensure quality care.
• Ensure care plans are implemented and updated based on resident needs.
• Exercise effective decision making to maximize clinical outcomes for residents.
• Answer call lights and communicate needs when unable to meet requests; prioritize timely responses.
• Complete daily rounds and provide shift reports with accurate resident information.

Skills

Leadership

Integrity

Professionalism

Resident-centered care

Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

High School diploma or GED

CPR certification

Job description

Work Location

ShorePointe

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

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