Licensed Practical Nurse 12 hour shift Clawson

Overview 12 hour shifts. Full-time and part-time positions available. Dayshift full-time and 1 dayshift part-time. Position Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for performing a variety of duties to provide quality nursing care to residents and to coordinate total nursing care for residents. This includes participating with the Director of Nursing and Unit Managers in establishing goals, ensuring compliance with operating policies and procedures and health regulations, communicating with and supervising appropriate personnel, providing daily and periodic reports, and performing all duties of a Certified Nurse Aide when required. Responsibilities Assess resident conditions to implement interventions and develop care plans. Accurately record resident observations in PCC and follow through on care plans. Ensure facility medical records policies and procedures are adhered to. Make regular rounds of residents independently and with a physician; observe and evaluate resident symptoms, progress, and reactions to treatments and medications; implement interventions as necessary. Provide preventative, supportive, maintenance, and rehabilitative care directed to the physiologic and psychosocial needs and well-being of residents. Provide care to residents by performing a variety of treatments, including changing dressings, cleansing and/or irrigating wounds and incisions, performing Foley catheter irrigations, IV therapy, and administering tube feedings, chest tubes, and peritoneal dialysis. Request and assure supplies and medical equipment are available to perform care and treatments as required by the resident. Schedule appointments, physicians, therapy, and consults; document in appointment book. Monitor and assist CNAs with personal resident care duties such as bathing, feeding, and assisting with ambulation and other routine services for resident comfort and well-being. Receive report from outgoing nurse and make rounds to see each resident daily and as needed. Administer medications to residents according to the Public Health Code, Nursing Department Policies, and standards and procedures and as prescribed by the physician; notify appropriate clinical and/or nursing personnel of medication contraindications. Advise residents and/or responsible persons regarding changes in medications, treatment plans, and resident condition. Manage and document emergency care of residents, coordinating communications to physicians, responsible persons, DON and Administrator, hospital personnel, emergency transport, and other appropriate personnel. Perform comprehensive and focused nursing assessments in conjunction with changes in condition and scheduled programs. Admit, transfer, and discharge residents. Ensure supplies and equipment are available to perform care and treatment as required by the patient prior to or at the time of admission. Complete weekly, periodic and discharge summaries. Participate in quality improvement activities as assigned by the Director of Nursing. Monitor rate of accidents/incidents and infections on the unit; develop suggestions for corrective action. Weekly skin assessments to monitor pressure injuries or other skin conditions; provide the Director of Nursing with written data on occurrences. Report resident and staff complaints and all unusual occurrences to the Director of Nursing or Administrator; report any allegation of abuse/misappropriation or neglect immediately. Participate in periodic regulatory surveys by the State of Michigan and assist in the preparation of the Plan of Correction response to an inspection survey. Complete and report resident injuries to the Unit Manager. Respect residents’ rights, including freedom from restraints and abuse; promptly report incidents or evidence of resident abuse or rights violations to the nurse or administrator. Know and support facility philosophy, standards, policies and procedures. Communicate with department heads on an as-needed basis to problem solve and plan for more effective patient care. Inform Director of Nursing when staffing requirements are not met. Present a professional appearance and serve as unit role model. Maintain own professional requirements for continuing education and staff development by participating in work-related seminars, etc. Promote compliance with accident prevention procedures, safety rules, and safe work practices to prevent employee injury and illness and control workers’ compensation costs. Ensure equipment is used safely and report maintenance concerns to the Environment Plant Manager. Adhere to the Nurse Practice Act. Attend staff meetings and in-services as requested. Perform other tasks as required. Education, Training, and Experience Must possess a current Michigan license as a licensed practical nurse. CPR certification required. Two years of professional nursing experience in the long-term care setting is preferred. Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations that apply to the practice of nursing in a long-term care setting. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities. Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Basic computer knowledge required. Other Special Requirements Tolerate frequent exposure to blood, body tissues, and fluids with occasional exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases, as well as frequent exposure to chemicals, latex, and PPE materials. Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment. Ability to travel as needed or assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr Intersect Healthcare