Charge Nurse LPN Full Time
About The Position
Charge Nurse (LPN) Full Time at Medilodge of Zeeland. We are Michigan's Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services. We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth. We offer regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements, and opportunities for learning, training, and advancement. We are a recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association. We invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer leading market wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited LPN School of Nursing.
- Valid LPN license in the state employed.
- Valid CPR certification.
- One year of nursing experience preferred.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
- Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
- Pet Insurance: Three options available
- Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
- Retirement Savings with 401K.
- HSA and FSA options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
