Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Our mission is to provide accessible, trusted and compassionate care that enhances quality of life for aging adults. Our Vision is to be the region's trusted partner and recognized leader for successful aging services. We have been a pillar in the community since 1959 and continue to be one of the largest publicly owned Communities of our kind in the state. Have a career that loves you back!

Grand Traverse Pavilions is seeking a motivated, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The base wage for this position is $29.76 / hour. $5.00 / hour for pm shift and weekends. $3.40 / hour Wage Pass Through. Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

Tasks:

• Responsible for organizing own work effectively, assisting the Nurse Aides to organize their work, and supervising the quality of nursing care on an assigned shift.
• Make resident rounds initially and regularly throughout the shift monitoring resident needs, change in condition, safety, proper functioning of equipment, employee performance, and follow through of physician orders.
• Assist in maintaining current care plans according to condition changes and advise supervisor accordingly.
• Administer and document medications, controlled drug accountability, ordering medications, and returning unused medications to pharmacy.
• Direct and/or perform and record procedures, treatments and response and complete charging procedures as required. Administer and document treatments per policy, and complete associated documents accordingly.
• Recognize and take appropriate action to eliminate or minimize a potential or actual hazard to a resident and to initiate emergency measures as appropriate.
• Report suspected infections to the Infection Control Coordinator.
• Check for proper placement of naso-gastric tubes and administer tube feeding as directed by physician order.

Reasons to work for us:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan with 5% employer contribution
• Referral Program
• On-site Employee only Child Care
• On-site Gym Access
• Employee Assistance Program