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Life Care Center of Plainwell
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Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$59,228 / year median in Michigan
+7% projected growth
Job Description
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Position Summary? The LPN Unit Licensed Practical Nurse delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and providescare and services to assure patient safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocialwell-being of each patient in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.? Reports to Director of Nursing (DON) or other nursing supervisor____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Working Conditions? Attends and participates in continuing education programs? Works in department as well as throughout facility? Subject to frequent interruptions? Involved with patients, associates, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances? Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc.? Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily as necessary? Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday? Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and hepatitis B viruses____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications? Must have attended an accredited LPN program? Must be currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse(LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.? One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred? Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current duringemployment.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________Specific Requirements? Must have advanced knowledge in field of practice? Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action? Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governingnursing functions in the post-acute care facility? Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursingdepartment? Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas? Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.? Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information? Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures? Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code ofConduct and other appropriate compliance training____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Essential Functions? Must be able to knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients? Must be able to assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs? Must be able to chart appropriately and timely? Must be able to monitor and report changes in patient condition? Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients