LPN Unit Nurse: Full-Time 12hr AM Shift

Michigan Masons - Grand Lodge of Michigan; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Masonic Home in Alma, MI is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join a compassionate care team on 12-hour shifts. The LPN will provide skilled nursing services under the supervision of an RN or physician, administer medications, monitor residents, and support daily living activities.

You will collaborate with the healthcare team to achieve desired resident outcomes, document care in the EMR, and assist with rehabilitation activities and ADLs. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nursing education program.
• Hold a valid State of Michigan LPN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• New graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing services to residents under the supervision of an RN or physician.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to assist with effective care delivery.
• Administers nursing procedures per care plans including wound care, feeding, oxygen, ROM, catheterization, diabetes care.
• Prepares and administers medications per orders; monitors effects and documents.
• Documents resident care in the EMR and other required documents; supports rehab activities.
• Assists with ADLs and maintains resident comfort and safety.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Vital signs monitoring

Compassionate care

Education

Nursing education program graduate

Michigan LPN license

CPR certification

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Michigan Masonic Home is looking for a talented, compassionate, and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) that are eager to serve others. Our team members go above and beyond to serve the residents they care for. Everyday Michigan Masonic Home provides exciting opportunities to learn and grow at our beautiful facility and campus!

LPN Responsibilities Will Include

• Provides skilled nursing services to residents under the direction, delegation, or supervision of a Registered Nurse and or a physician / provider.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to assist with effective care delivery to achieve the desired resident outcomes.
• Administers nursing procedures in accordance with resident’s nursing care plans to include such care as dressing changes, tube feedings, oxygen therapy, range of motion, catheterization, diabetic care, etc.
• Prepares prescribed medications in accordance with resident care plans and physician / provider orders.
• Administers medications orally, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously according to policies and procedures.
• Monitors the effects of medications, documents reactions as appropriate, and notifies the physician / provider per policy.
• Documents resident care in the electronic medical record and or on other required documents.
• Assists in carrying out the rehabilitation programming and activities for residents to include development of social skills and interactions, development of daily living skills, reality orientation, recreational skills, etc.
• Assists in managing resident aggressive or disruptive behavior.
• Assists with providing activities of daily living (ADLs) to include oral hygiene, bathing, hair care, nail care, shaving, diapering, and dressing.
• Monitors / takes vital signs and other resident care measures (e.g., intake & output) and documents appropriately.
• Collects data, plans and implements the nursing care of residents under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Assists with providing bed care to residents needing re-positioning, ambulating, assisting with elimination needs, transferring to and from wheelchairs, etc.

LPN Qualifications

• A graduate of a nursing education program.
• A valid State of Michigan LPN license.
• Current CPR certification
• A new graduate qualifies for this position

About

Located in the friendly community of Alma, MI, Michigan Masonic Home is a not‑for‑profit continuing care retirement community offering independent and assisted living, short‑stay rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and memory care services.

Michigan Masonic Home is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Type: 12 hour shifts

Job Location: Alma Michigan