RN

Illuminate HC; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Livonia, Michigan is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care and oversee clinical staff. The ideal candidate will hold a valid LPN or RN license and have experience in nursing. Responsibilities include leading team conferences, supervising nursing staff, and administering treatments. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Valid LPN or RN license in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.
• One year of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides total nursing care for residents.
• Initiates and leads team conferences.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates LPNs, LVNs, and CNAs.
• Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with residents' needs and capabilities.
• Supervises, directs and evaluates LPNs, LVNs, and CNAs.
• Administers medications, starts IVs and performs treatments for assigned residents and documents that treatment as required by rules.
• Interviews applicants and participates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination of staff, to extent permitted by state act.
• Supervises nursing unit, including scheduling and directing the nursing staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Supervision of nursing staff

Education

Graduate of accredited LPN or RN School of Nursing

Job description

Summary

Plans, coordinates and provides total nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members. Scope of work may be modified by state specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act.

Essential Functions

• Initiates and leads team conferences in development of individualized nursing care plans.
• Assesses and documents the resident's condition and nursing needs.
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.
• Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident's needs and the person's capabilities and qualifications.
• Supervises, directs and evaluates LPNs, LVNs, and CNAs.
• Administers medications, starts IVs and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act.
• Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
• Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.
• Coordinates nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.
• Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in residents.
• Interviews applicants and recommends hires. Participates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination of staff, to extent permitted by state practice act.
• Supervises nursing unit, which includes scheduling and directing the nursing staff to extent permitted by state practice act.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of accredited LPN or RN School of Nursing.
• Licenses/Certification: Valid LPN or RN license in the state employed; Valid CPR certification.
• Experience: One year of nursing experience preferred.