Licensed Practical Nurse (Nights)

Nursing Position at Lake Orion Nursing & Rehab CtrFunctions as a total resident care giver, utilizing the nursing process in meeting the health care needs of residents in accordance with the Michigan Nurse Practice Act. Maintains resident privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and respects resident rights.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Performs purposeful hourly rounding including Pain, Position, Personal needs and PossessionsApplies the nursing process in provision of resident careCollaborates with interdisciplinary team in the formulation of a resident plan of care and its updating; and participates in team and family conferences as neededProvides nursing care to residents wound care, administers medication, etc.Implements the residents' plan of care and enforces hospital policiesCompletes documentation forms and inputs data as requiredDemonstrates professionalism in the written and oral communication with residents, visitors, coworkers, physicians, and other health care membersDemonstrates knowledge of correct operation and maintenance of equipment utilized for delivery of resident care, striving to prevent potential hazards to residents, visitors, and staff membersDemonstrates organizational ability in obtaining and utilizing time, equipment, supplies, and resources necessaryPerforms resident discharge planningEncourages independence by residents in activities of daily living to the fullest extent possiblePerforms other department related duties as assignedQualifications:Required:Graduate of approved school of practical nursingLicensed by State of MichiganBLS CertificationPreferred:Previous experience in long-term care or acute care setting