LPN Unit Nurse: Full-Time 12hr AM Shift

Michigan Masonic Home; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Masonic Home in Alma, MI is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our compassionate care team. You will provide skilled nursing services under RN or physician supervision and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality resident outcomes.

Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring for adverse effects, documenting care in the EMR, assisting with ADLs and rehabilitation activities, and supporting residents with daily living and mobility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing education program.
• Valid Michigan LPN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• New graduates are eligible for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing services under the direction, delegation, or supervision of an RN or physician/provider.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver effective care for desired resident outcomes.
• Administer nursing procedures per care plans (dressings, tube feedings, ROM, catheterization, diabetic care).
• Prepare prescribed medications per orders.
• Administer medications orally, IM, or subcutaneously per policy.
• Monitor medication effects and document reactions per policy.
• Document resident care in EMR and other required documents.
• Assist in rehabilitation programming and activities for residents.
• Assist with managing aggressive or disruptive behavior.
• Assist with ADLs (hygiene, bathing, grooming, etc.).
• Monitor vital signs and input/output and document appropriately.
• Collect data and plan nursing care under RN supervision.
• Assist with bed care, repositioning, ambulation, elimination, transfers.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Graduate of nursing education program

Michigan LPN license

CPR certification

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.

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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.