LPN - Rivers Grosse Pointe Skilled Nursing

The Rivers of Grosse Pointe WoodsLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)The LPN provides, coordinates, and manages nursing care, nursing services and health education to residents. The LPN cares for residents under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing. This position requires patience, compassion, and a desire to care for seniors in a gentle and empathetic manner.Open Positions: Full-Time, Part-Time, Days, Afternoons, Midnights – ALL SHIFTS!Responsibilities:Documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs; reports and records pertinent observationsAccurately and promptly implements physicians’ ordersProvides direction and leadership to junior staff and CNAsAdministers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required by company, local, state and federal rules and regulationsAdheres to standards of nursing practice and maintains knowledge of current clinical practicePerforms other tasks as assignedBenefits:Numerous Incentive Programs to Increase Compensation!Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical (PPO or HMO), Dental, and Vision100% Employer Paid Life Insurance For Full-Time Employees401(k)Generous Time Off Package – Earn Time As You Work!Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs!Qualifications:Must have a current state license to practice as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Current CPR certificationDemonstrates knowledge of basic nursing practice with an interest in gerontological nursingTwo (2) years experience in a long-term care setting preferredExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Stooping, bending, lifting, carrying, and other physical demands may be required. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The Rivers at Grosse Pointe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Decisions regarding employment will be based solely on the individual's qualifications as they relate to a particular job vacancy and to promote an environment of equal employment opportunity. There will be no regard given to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap or veteran's status or any other protected class as defined by law. This policy applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Questions or concerns should be referred to The Rivers of Grosse Pointe’s Director of Human Resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr