Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Part-Time
30 days ago
East Lansing
Job Description Part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Facility: MediLodge of East Lansing 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! Apply Today! Come see what a flexible part-time career opportunity at MediLodge can mean for you! Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) coordinates and provides nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members. Education: • 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., • 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.