Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days) Iron River

Job Title

Observe each resident on a continuing basis alert to changes in mental and physical well-being; notifies the Supervisor of pertinent observations and discusses the need to notify physician; and receive Resident Status Report from off-going shift and give on-coming shift a detailed report of each resident's status and events of the shift. Record narcotics on a 30 days basis Accurately receive, transcribe, and carry out physician's orders. Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician and make proper documentation via a computerized system. Perform wound care and have knowledge of wound vacs. Perform regular duties on the unit such as checking appointments for the day; checking Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy appointments; checking activity board; reminding staff of ambulation list, weights, blood pressures, and to document nutritional charts. Monitor LNA documentation and update LNA clipboard; oversight of infection control practices on the unit; ensure that unit is clean and hazard-free. Following the chain of command, report any problems to the Nurse Manager/Nursing Supervisor. Encourage LNA observations and include them when documenting and reporting. Admit, discharge and transfer residents, completing documentation and notifications as necessary. Complete 24-hour report for his/her assigned unit(s); check new orders; complete list of residents on antibiotics, precautions, etc.; maintain consistent communication with the Nurse Manager/ Nursing Supervisor regarding resident issues or concerns with staff; differentiating between acute and non-emergency problems; and attend all mandatory staff/educational meetings and non-mandatory meetings as assigned. Communicate with residents' families to resolve resident concerns and problems to notify family members of new orders, and to obtain consent when necessary. Receive incoming calls and determine appropriate response required. Follow State and Federal Regulations regarding the storage, usage and documentation of controlled medications including counting at the change of shift; notifies appropriate Supervisor if discrepancies are present.

Submission Requirements:

• 6 months experience in LTC - REQUIRED
• BLS - REQUIRED
• Profile Requirements: Work History Skills Checklist (pertinent to position), current to 1 year 1 Supervisory Signed Reference (from within the past two years of employment)
• License/Certifications - Must be uploaded with profile (Current NH license and BLS, 3+years current experience - Facility will not pend license/certs)

Certification Requirements:

• BLS

State License Requirements:

• Michigan

About the Facility:

Iron River Care Center is a long-term care and rehabilitation facility. It provides a home like environment that encourages choice and independence in care. 69 certified beds