LPN PT and FT-Shorepointe

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers); Saint Clair Shores (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to coordinate resident care at ShorePointe. The role focuses on ensuring appropriate personal care and adherence to regulatory standards within a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities include implementing care plans, responding to calls, and maintaining accurate documentation. Ideal candidates hold an LPN license, a high school diploma or GED, and CPR certification, with preferred experience in

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident care with Administrator, Director of Nursing and other disciplines to ensure quality care.
• Implement and update care plans based on resident needs.
• Respond to call lights and prioritize requests to ensure timely service.
• Provide shift reports and disseminate resident information accurately.
• Support survey readiness and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain reliable, accountable and well-documented care.
• Demonstrate effective communication and time management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Time management

Education

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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