Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Optalis Ionia

Optalis Healthcare • Ionia, MI

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse ensures residents receive appropriate personal care and are supported in attaining their optimum level of functioning. The role helps ensure the center complies with organizational, local, state, and federal regulations. The position is full-time nights, with a 12-hour shift from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Requirements

• Possess a Licensed Practical Nurse license from the state, in good standing.
• High school diploma or GED.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to lift 80–300 pounds with assistance or equipment.
• Frequent standing and walking, and ability to respond to emergencies.
• Effective communication and documentation abilities.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Leadership and accountability, integrity and professionalism, adaptability, and a resident-centered approach.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in long-term care and management of resident care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident care with the Administrator, Director of Nursing, and other disciplines within the center to ensure quality care.
• Ensure care plans are implemented and updated based on resident needs.
• Use effective decision-making to maximize clinical outcomes for residents.
• Answer call lights and communicate requests to the appropriate person when unable to meet them independently.
• Prioritize call-light requests and ensure they are addressed in a timely manner.
• Support survey readiness and quality assurance activities.
• Complete daily rounds with the incoming shift.
• Provide the oncoming personnel with an accurate, concise, and pertinent shift report about resident care.
• Coordinate the timely and appropriate dissemination of resident information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED