Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - NEW WAGES!Facility: Medilodge of AlpenaLPN NEW Starting Wages: $33.40-$45.12 per Hour
Whether you're a newly licensed graduate, an experienced staff nurse, or somewhere in between, 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.
Compensation? - NEW Starting Wages: $33.40/hr. - $45.12 per Hour for Full Time.
- Wage Calculation is based on experience, shift, a $3.40/hr Michigan Direct Care Incentive, and a $6.00/hr weekend warrior program.
- Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
Key Benefit Package Options?- 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
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses.
Start a rewarding and stable career with Medilodge today!Summary:The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) coordinates and provides nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members.
Qualifications:Education:- Graduate of accredited LPN/LNV school of nursing.
Licenses/Certification: - Valid LPN/LVN license in the state employed.
- Valid CPR certification.
Experience: - One year experience in nursing preferred.
Job Functions:- 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.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: - 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.
