RN

Medilodge of Haggerty Road; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Medilodge of Haggerty Road in Plymouth Township, MI is seeking a dedicated RN/LPN nursing supervisor to plan, coordinate and provide total nursing care for residents. You will supervise clinical staff and ensure compliance with state Nurse Practice Act while guiding care plans and evaluating outcomes.

The role involves administering medications, overseeing daily assignments, coordinating therapy schedules, and participating in staff orientation and training.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid LPN or RN license in the state employed.
• CPR certification is required.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and leads team conferences to develop individualized nursing care plans.
• Assesses and documents residents' conditions and nursing needs.
• Implements physicians' orders accurately and promptly.
• Assigns nursing care per resident needs and staff capabilities.
• Supervises, directs and evaluates LPNs, LVNs, and CNAs.
• Administers medications, starts IVs and documents treatments as required.
• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Assists physicians with tests and procedures within Nursing Practice Act.
• Ensures supplies are used economically and equipment is safe.
• Records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.
• Coordinates nursing care when therapy or procedures are scheduled.
• Interviews applicants and participates in hiring decisions.
• Oversees nursing unit scheduling.

Skills

Team leadership

Care plan development

Nursing assessments

Medication administration

IV therapy

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Hiring & discipline

Documentation

Education

Graduate of accredited LPN or RN program

Job description

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.

Requirements

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.