Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) 

Facility: MediLodge of Tawas City
Full-Time RN Starting Wages: $40.40-$52.55 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.

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus : We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Compensation?

• Starting Wages at $40.40-$52.55 per Hour
• Wage Calculation is based on experience, shift, a $3.40/hr Michigan Direct Care Incentive, and a $5/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.
• 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 Registered Nurse plans, coordinates, and provides total nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members.

Qualifications:

Education: 

• Graduate of accredited RN School of Nursing. 

Licenses/Certification:  

• Valid RN license in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.

Experience:

• One year of nursing experience preferred.

Job Functions:

• Initiates and leads team conferences in development of individualized nursing care plans.
• Assesses and 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 LPNs, LVNs, and CNAs.
• Administers medications, starts IVs and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act.
• Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that 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.
• 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.