LPN Day and Afternoon Shift

LPN Day and Afternoon Shift Westland, MI Job Details 5 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Direct patient care CPR Certification Nursing Clinical supervision Medication administration RN License Patient assessment CPR Shift management Mid-level Long-term care facility experience Healthcare team management Charge experience LPN Patient interaction Patient treatment Care plans Communication skills Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and a member of the interdisciplinary team, the unit Charge Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for nursing services delivered to all residents of a designated unit for one shift. The Unit Charge Nurse provides direct care; administers medications and treatments; evaluates resident's medical, physical and mental status and accurately records the resident's care and response to their comprehensive care plan; keeps physician and family aware of resident's condition; organized and distributes daily assignments to direct care staff consistent with staff competency and each individual resident's comprehensive resident assessment and plan of care; supervises direct care staff; and makes decisions about resident care needs during shift within scope of clinical confidence, consistent with facility policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS EDUCATION

Graduate of accredited school of nursing.

LICENSE:

Current, active license as and Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Michigan. Must have no restrictions on license.

EXPERIENCE

One year experience providing direct care to residents in long term care setting preferred. Prior experience as unit Charge Nurse or similar supervisory experience preferred.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

. Knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. . Successful performance of this job classification can best be achieved through consistent application of current knowledge, use of good judgement, common sense, ability to establish and carry out priorities, effective use of interpersonal skills and ongoing communication with residents, staff, families, interdisciplinary team members and government officials including State surveyors and ombudsmen. . Must meet all performance standards as delineated in the job description.

Requirements:

LPN Licenses, CPR