Charge Nurse LPN

Overview

Facility:
Medilodge of Zeeland
Starting wages at $40.40-$47.45 per hour

Wage based on experience, shift, a $3.40/hr Michigan Direct Care Incentive, and a $4/hr weekend warrior program.

• Medical benefits through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options
• Pet insurance options
• Education assistance: tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options
• Retirement savings with 401(k)
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) options
• Benefits concierge to assist with benefit options

• Graduate of an accredited LPN school of Nursing
• Valid LPN license in the state of employment
• Valid CPR certification
• One year of nursing experience preferred

• Document resident’s condition and nursing needs
• Accurately and promptly implement physicians’ orders
• Assign nursing care to team members based on resident needs and staff abilities
• Supervise, direct, and evaluate junior staff members and CNAs
• Administer medications and perform treatments for assigned residents and document treatments as required
• Participate in orientation and in-service training for personnel
• Ensure supplies are utilized economically and equipment is clean and maintained safely
• Report and record relevant observations and responses regarding residents
• Coordinate nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments
• Interview applicants and recommend hires
• Participate in counseling, disciplinary action, and termination of staff as permitted by state practice act
• Supervise nursing unit, including scheduling and directing nursing staff as permitted by state practice act
• Ensure inventory and supplies are maintained on the unit and communicate needs for housekeeping, maintenance, or dietary assistance
• Perform other tasks as assigned

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Effective communication with residents, families, and all levels of the organization
• Decisive and quick reaction in emergency situations
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff
• Ability to maintain confidentiality