Licensed Practical Nurse

DetailsClient Name Iron County Medical Care Facility Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession LPN/LVN Specialty Geriatrics Job ID 18771381 Job Title Licensed Practical Nurse Weekly Pay $2386.0 Shift DetailsShift 8 x 5 Days Scheduled Hours 40 Job Order DetailsStart Date 07/23/2026 End Date 10/22/2026 Duration 13 Week(s) Required Certifications for Submittal BLS, LPN Checklist Job Description Receive report from off-going Neighborhood Nurse; give report to CNA's; and give report to Charge Nurse toward end of every shift. Reporting of residents' conditions both orally and in writing, with special emphasis on changes in residents' condition, accidents, problems, etc. Confer with Charge Nurse, informing them on any unusual problem and/or any new information. Explain special needs of the residents. Answer any questions of the CNA's. Consult with Charge Nurse as necessary. Report acute changes to charge immediately. Make rounds, visit residents, obtain information; checking all critical residents first. Directly supervise staff and report improper behavior. Set up, administer, and chart medications per facility policies. Order medications from pharmacy as needed. Initiate New Orders ASAP. Ensure antibiotics are initiated and administered the shift they are ordered. Assist with noting doctor's orders as needed. Check the BM list for laxatives. Pull discontinued medications as soon as they are discontinued. Monitor and hang IV's as needed. Hang tube feedings and flush as needed. Check with team members frequently, assisting with problems and difficulties as the arise. Administer treatments and chart in ETAR. Review and make recommendations of treatments to wound nurse. Supervise the care of critical/very ill residents and assist with care as time permits. Provide resident care as needed: assist with transfers, answer call lights, feed, toilet, etc. Monitor snacks/ice water to be passed in a timely manner. Review POC and make rounds to ensure all assigned tasks are completed: I&O's, BM's, vital signs, weights, etc. Assist Charge Nurse with admissions, discharges and transfers. Assist with discharge summaries as directed. Review with Charge Nurse any medication administration issues. IE: swallow problems. Complete resident incident report and notify responsible party. Ensure charts are completely documented on all incidents. Make recommendations to management regarding annual evaluations. Take part in nursing conferences, staff/resident teaching and staff meeting/in-service programs. Make sure residents are up and ready for appointments. Assist in developing Resident Care Plan with Interdisciplinary Care Plan Committee, resident and family. Initiate a Falls Intervention with every fall on your unit. Ensure that all extra resident belongings are packed, labeled, sealed and sent with the resident or family or given to maintenance so they will not be misplaced. Requisition supplies and services as needed. Report for your shift 15 minutes to the hour: 0600, 1400, and 2200. Other duties/responsibilities as directed by the Administrator, Director of Nursing, Charge Nurse, or ADON's. Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Michigan. Must possess leadership ability and the willingness to cooperate with other department heads and personnel. Must be in good mental and physical condition and have the ability to organize, plan and direct nursing care. Must maintain a professional disposition. Client DetailsAddress 1523 US Hwy 2 City Crystal Falls State MI Zip Code 49920 Unit DetailsUnit Description Services provided at Iron County: Skilled Nursing, Rehab, LTC, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Job Board Disclaimer KRUCIAL RAPID RESPONSE IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WHERE ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY , OR VETERAN STATUS. AS A FEDERAL CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR, KRUCIAL RAPID RESPONSE SHALL ABIDE BY THE REQUIREMENTS OF 41 CFR 60-1.4(A), 41 CFR 60-300.5(A) AND 41 CFR 60-741.5(A). THESE REGULATIONS PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS BASED ON THEIR STATUS AS PROTECTED VETERANS OR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST ALL INDIVIDUALS BASED ON THEIR RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. Iron County Medical Care Facility