Licensed Practical Nurse LPN (Bay City Area)

Position located in the Bay City Area
Pay starts at $45 - All shifts availability.
 
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide direct resident care to a level commensurate with licensed authorization. The LPN serves as first assistant to the Registered Nurse Supervisor providing direct resident care for residents in a designated unit of the Medical Care Facility.  Will lead supportive personnel in completion of repetitive resident care tasks, assist and participate in setting up and delivering medications. 
  • Receives procedural assignments and in turn assigns tasks to lower level personnel.  Incorporates more responsible tasks to own work schedule.  Oversees, trains and assists C.N.A.s in completion of tasks, incorporating method and procedural changes as needed to accomplish the plan of care which has been developed.  Functions as a leader for the C.N.A.s; delegate in a manner that contributes to the excellence of the nursing unit to which LPN is assigned.
  • Assists in setting up and passing medications using unit dose procedures and the 5 “rights”.  Will verify medication accuracy and observe/provide oral and injectables.
  • Provides a variety of direct resident care, making dressing changes, applying ointment, eye drops, inserting and changing catheters, irrigations, tube feedings, suctioning, oxygen and trach care.
  • Will make resident rounds, taking/recording vital signs, observing for general well-being, cleanliness, comfort and neatness.  Reports unusual/irregular conditions to R.N. and/or Physician.  Assesses the resident’s condition and nursing needs, prescribes appropriate nursing action and updates care plan. 
  • Prepares a variety of service reports, i.e. medication sheets, physician renewals, lab slips, graphic sheets, supply orders and charting on a continuing basis.
  • Will inventory supplies and order needed replacements, storing in a prescribed fashion.
  • Keeps service area free of debris, answers telephone and based on shift assignment may lock and unlock doors admitting authorized personnel.
  • Completes transactions required in the event of resident expiration, contacting funeral director, preparing body, notifying service units, collecting personal property, etc.  Will carry out and oversee cleaning/washing of equipment/bedding. 
  • Regularly uses medical equipment such as traction, feeding pumps, suction machines, glucometer, oxygen, airways, stethoscope and sphygmomanometer.  Demonstrates competence in technical and manual skills according to scope of practice for L.P.N.s.
  • Encourages resident in self-help activity and will observe safety practice and proper method, function as a resident advocate protecting the resident’s rights.  Involves resident and family in planning for care, treatment, teaching and discharge plans.
  • Participates in orientation of new personnel and assists in performance evaluations.
  • Follows proper Infection Control procedures and supervises supportive staff in infection control procedures.
  • Demonstrates ability to remain calm in emergency and/or stressful situations and promotes a feeling of confidence that situation is under control.
  • Consistently follows the policies and procedures of the Facility.
  • Is knowledgeable of Resident Rights and ensures resident privacy and dignity and helps ensure a safe, secure environment for all residents.
  • Position requires lifting a minimum of 50 pounds, standing and walking for long periods of time, bending, twisting, stooping and sitting on a regular basis.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
 
Job Qualifications:
-High School Diploma or equivalent
-Valid C.N.A. license in the State of Michigan
-L.P.N. license in State of Michigan
-Valid C.P.R. Certification Card
- Must have current COVID-19 vaccine requirements
-Knowledge and ability to operate equipment related to resident care in a safe manner
-Position requires lifting a minimum of 50 pounds, standing and walking for long periods of time, bending, twisting, stooping and sitting on a regular basis