Licensed Practical Nurse - WEEKEND

Department: Marwood Nursing & Rehabilitation

Shift / Work Times:
Scheduled Bi-Weekly

Position Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse delivers quality nursing care through the utilization of the nursing process. Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice. Carries out functions according to hospital policy, the hospital mission, and standards of practice defined by professional and regulatory guidelines. Directs, coordinates and delegates activities to foster patient/family centered care.

• Responsible for the total nursing care of residents as directed by the Medical Director, attending physician, Director of Nursing and designated alternates.
• Will make daily resident visits and will observe and evaluate physical, emotional, and social needs of the resident, complete appropriate reports and documentation, and notify clinical coordinator and/or physician of resident status via written and verbal communication.
• Participates in the resident care review process and assists in establishing resident goals, problem resolutions, approaches and revisions as needed; utilizes multidisciplinary team strategies.
• Prepares assessments, resident care plans, and documents in the medical record according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Is responsible for the proper and accurate administration of medications and recording of medications given in the Medical Administration Record (MAR).
• Supervises and delegates responsibilities for direct care staff per resident’s needs; ensures direct care staff completes daily tasks as assigned. Maintains inventory of nursing supplies by verifying inventory levels, anticipating needed supplies, placing supply orders, verifying receipt of supplies, and using equipment and supplies as needed to meet the resident’s needs.

• Valid LPN licensure from the State of Michigan
• Ability to frequently lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 35 pounds

• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Requisition :
• Daily Work Times: 7:00 AM-7:30 PM
• On Call:
  No

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.