Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long Term Care (LTC) (Varied) Powers
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Restoring your health and supporting your strengths. Hourly Range: *** - 36.70Salary Range: *** - ***25% Perm Placement FeeBonus: Our bonus program offers a *** per month attendance bonus, *** for picking up a 4-hour shift, *** for picking up an 8-hour shift and absolutely NO MANDATION! That's an additional *** per hour for every shift you pick up!*Facility has resident cat and dog onsite**Must have own/reliable transportation, there is no ride share available in this area. Must be comfortable driving in snow and ice.*Licensed Practical NurseProvide direct nursing care under the supervision of an RN Clinical Manager of shift and/or Director of Nursing.Making frequent rounds to evaluate the resident status.Passing medication to patients as required by their physician.Providing wound care.Documenting care that is provided and assure that practices are consistent with facility policies and procedures.Oversee nursing assistants and ensure assignments are completed.Assume the position of team leader of unit and act as liaison between nurses, nursing assistants and clinical manager.Plan nursing care on unit assigned for 8 hours, up to 12 hours. (Maintain high nursing standards).Assists in performing nursing assessment: Performs focused screening/assessments/observational assessments.Initial, admission or event-focused assessments (i.e., incident reports)LPN's are to make our incident reports on residents, staff, visitors and medication errors as indicated. Give emergency tx if needed. Notify the MD and administrator if indicated. If indicated, make the necessary arrangements for transportation (i.e., ambulance transfer) and notify the DON or designee.Collects data and information and communicates outcomes of the data collection process in a timely manner.Contributes to the development of the nursing care plan and attends care plan meetings.Communicates with medical providers.Communicates with family members regarding condition changes, medications changes, behavioral concerns.Notifies MD of change in residents' conditionNotifies funeral director in case of resident death.Make out transfer forms and complete all arrangements for the transfer.Make up work schedule for nurse assistants on unit and explain the special needs of the residents. Answer any questions from nurse assistants. Consult with Clinical Manager, as necessary.Assist in giving ADL nursing care when needed.Set up, administer, and chart medications in ECS program. Reorder and check new meds. on electronic MARS/TARS. Order medications by faxing or calling the pharmacy as needed.Do treatments and chart according to electronic TAR.Initiate starting up of machinery such as nebulizers, oxygen, suction, etc.Do daily charting as assigned in ECS & as needed, such as fall follow-ups and change of conditions.Supervise the care of critical residents and help with care as time permits.Assist the Clinical Manager with evaluation of nursing assistants and new LPN's.Take part in nursing conferences, neighborhood teaching and team meetings/in-service programs.Shall accept responsibility of shift supervisor, when assigned, to care, keys, change schedules, as needed, and call Clinical Manager on 2nd or 3rd shift. L.P.N. will assume House Charge.Nurses are to take breaks and lunches when they can but must cover for each other on the floor.Shall accept all related duties which may develop concerning the above functions.Refer to functions and suggested procedure routines attached for complete description.Participate/support Eden process.Responsible and accountable for the quality of nursing care given.Responsible and accountable for delegated activitiesResponsible and accountable for following the standards of nursing conduct or practice.Benefits:401(k)Dental insuranceFlexible scheduleHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insurance Attendance BonusBonus OpportunitiesSUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS By submitting your applicant to this need you are acknowledging that you have checked and have no inclination that your candidate has applied directly to this position. Any candidate that has applied directly is not eligible to be onboarded through an agency. Minimum Qualifications:Graduate Licensed Practical Nurse licensed in Michigan Required.Bachelor's Preferred.BLS Certification - Required.Caregiving: 1 LTC year Preferred.New Grad welcome.Can provide Covid Vaccination Card but not needed - If exempt please provide in additional note section and the client will provide form to be filled out where you will include a statement from the candidate.Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working with persons who are ill, disabled, elderly and/or emotionally upset.Must be able to communicate in English.Must be detail oriented and have excellent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.Must be able to use tools and equipment required.Other job duties as assigned.CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTSBLSSTATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTSMichiganABOUT THE FACILITY Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers, Client is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility that provides Alzheimer's care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services.Pinecrest Medical Care Facility has been serving the residents of Delta, Dickinson and Menominee counties for approximately 100 years. The facility has evolved from a TB Sanitorium in the 1920 s to a Tri-County Medical Care Facility in 1961. Our secure, special care unit and two Greenhouses further allow us to care for the current and future needs of the residents of the communities we serve.Our interdisciplinary team of nursing, therapy, dietary, social work, and activity staff work to create an individualized care plan to meet each resident s physical and emotional needs. In addition to complete rehabilitation services including physical, occupational and speech therapy and restorative rehabilitation our staff physicians are always here for you and your family.But life at Pinecrest isn t all about healthcare!We know that Pinecrest can never replace home, but we try our hardest to make it as comfortable and home-like as possible by offering a variety of accommodations and services.Residents choose their own meals from menus featuring choices of entrees and side dishes. In addition, we provide special meals throughout the year including venison, omelets made to order, holiday pancake breakfasts and the always favorite, soup challenge.Daily activities are planned with resident s interests in mind. Not only do we provide professional entertainment, community outings to shopping centers, library bookmobile visits and weekly religious services, but we offer individual activities for those who prefer and need them.Pinecrest also offers personal laundry, linen, seamstress and daily housekeeping services. Residents are encouraged to bring in personal mementos to decorate their room and cable television and wifi is available. Personal phone lines are also offered for all residents.