Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Facility:
Medi Lodge of GTC

LPN Starting Wages: $32.40-$44.04 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.

• Starting wages at $32.40-$44.04 per hour
• Wage calculation 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

• Medical benefits: affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers
• Benefits concierge: internal 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

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) coordinates and provides nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members.

• Graduate of an accredited LPN/LNV school of nursing

• Valid LPN/LVN license in the state employed
• Valid CPR certification

• One year of experience in nursing preferred

• 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, documenting 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

• 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