Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Stroke Unit, Nights

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Grand Rapids, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses for its inpatient acute care units. These units provide intensive rehabilitation and hospital-level nursing care for patients with complex medical and neurological needs. LPNs deliver skilled bedside care, support patients through complex recovery, and collaborate with RNs and interdisciplinary teams to promote safety, independence, and functional progress. The role provides direct nursing care and supervises day-to-day nursing activities performed by assigned shift staff. Work must follow applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations and organizational policies to maintain a high standard of care. The position also involves medication administration, documentation, coordination of resident services, staff training and support, and participation in quality improvement and customer service efforts.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved LPN program.
Current, active, unencumbered license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to lead by example and demonstrate strong customer service skills and professionalism.
Flexibility to adapt to ongoing change and work in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.
Interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, customers, and end users.
Self-starter with high motivation and energy.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Basic to intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar products; basic experience with email and calendaring in a PC LAN environment; ability to type accurately and efficiently.
Personal accountability, responsibility, and independent decision-making skills, including the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret organizational programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including frequent movement around the work location, frequent use of department-specific equipment, and occasional or frequent lifting of specified weights.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in long-term care or with the geriatric population.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of licensure and applicable laws and regulations.
Demonstrate Mary Free Bed’s mission, vision, and values, and promote a calm, welcoming, collaborative environment.
Direct and monitor day-to-day nursing functions and assigned staff, including work assignments, staffing levels, and compliance with safety regulations and nursing standards.
Support staff through training, coaching, mentoring, evaluation, and other personnel processes as assigned.
Coordinate nursing services with other resident services and participate in the development and implementation of quality assurance initiatives.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as needed, and complete the required records and documentation.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered, observing the five rights of medication administration; review medication and treatment records for accuracy and completeness.
Document nursing care and residents’ responses in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Perform nursing services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, dressing changes, blood collection, and other procedures as required.
Arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered and according to established procedures.
Review care plans and make rounds to ensure appropriate care and adherence to nursing standards.
Maintain clean and sanitary work and treatment areas and ensure adequate supplies, medications, and equipment are available.
Review resident complaints and grievances, report actions taken, and follow established procedures.
Report occupational exposures and comply with applicable laws, regulations, ethics requirements, and organizational policies.
Demonstrate excellent customer service, promote teamwork and direct communication, and handle confidential information discreetly.
Identify problems, seek solutions, and contribute to patient and family satisfaction and departmental quality improvement efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.