What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse position at Medilodge?
Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Are you a LPN looking to earn extra income or supplement your current job? Whether you're saving for travel plans or seeking a rewarding and stable career, MediLodge has the opportunity for you
Why Choose MediLodge?
- Michigan's Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
- Leading Market Wages: Competitive pay based on experience and shift.
- Michigan Direct Care Incentive: We offer a Three Dollar and Forty Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive that is added to your hourly wage.
- Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet.
- Employee Assistance Program: Support available for your well-being.
- Flexible Scheduling: We offer various scheduling options—ask us about what works for you
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses: Earn extra by referring others to join our team.
We value your contributions, and we want you to experience the professional success and personal fulfillment that comes with making a positive impact on the lives of our residents.
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Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) coordinates and provides nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Graduate of accredited LPN/LNV school of nursing.
Licenses/Certification:
- Valid LPN/LVN license in the state employed.
- Valid CPR certification.
Experience:
- One year experience in nursing preferred.
Job Functions:
- 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 junior staff members and CNAs.
- Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required by Company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
- Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
- Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and 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.
- 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.
- Assures that inventory and supplies are maintained on the unit and communicates need for housekeeping, maintenance, or dietary assistance.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
- Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
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