Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
30 days ago
East Lansing
Job Description Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Whether you're a newly licensed graduate, an experienced staff nurse, or somewhere in between, we invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer leading market wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward. Facility: MediLodge of East Lansing Starting Wages: $39.40-$51.39 per Hour Why MediLodge? • Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services., • Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth., • Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements., • Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally., • Starting Wages: $39.40-$51.39 per Hour, • Wage Calculation is based on experience, shift, a $3.40/hr Michigan Direct Care Incentive, and a $5/hr weekend warrior program., • Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield., • Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers., • Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options., • Pet Insurance: Three options available, • Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options., • Retirement Savings with 401K., • HSA and FSA options, • 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.