Position Details
!!NEW WAGES!!
Are you a LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE in the State of Michigan l ooking for a career change that has a positive impact on seniors in our community? We're hunting for WEEKEND nurses who would like to work a few weekends, or other fill - in shifts, a month. Join our clinical care team a s a LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, overseeing the CENAs on your unit, conducting rounds and generally having a positive impact on all aspects of the lives of our awesome residents. Welcome to Samaritas Nation!
Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.
APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!
NEW WAGES AS OF MARCH 2022 ~ $32.00 per hour
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Job Summary
Provides shift supervision, responsibility and accountability for the delivery of nursing services to the assigned staff and residents. Ensure department resources are allocated in an effective and economical manner to enable residents to attain and/or maintain the highest physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Deliver nursing care to residents including medication administration, documentation, therapeutic treatments direct care.
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Conduct daily rounds to observe residents and to ensure nursing and restorative needs are being met. Communicate resident care needs to physicians/extenders to ensure medical intervention.
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Consult with resident's physicians in planning resident care, treatment, rehabilitation and change of condition.
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Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary. Ensure resident rooms are ready for occupancy.
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Review and complete informative and descriptive nurses' notes of the nursing care provided and resident 's response to care.
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Provide shift supervision to certified nursing assistants including assignments of resident care.
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In coordination with the Clinical Manager, provide support with attraction and staff retention efforts, including hiring, onboarding, staff development, coaching and counseling and performance management.
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May participate in resident care conferences to summarize resident's care health outcomes.
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Initiate timely incident investigations, ensuring immediate resident/staff safety. Notify proper personnel and ensure accurate and complete documentation.
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Schedule physician and other clinical appointments.
Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
- Current State of Michigan LPN license.
Experience
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One year experience as an LPN in long term care with general knowledge in dementia care services preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
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Current knowledge of nursing standards and practices in accordance with state regulatory requirements and licensing board.
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Emerging leadership skills with ability to provide daily guidance and constructive feedback.
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Independent judgment and critical thinking skills.
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Ability to work proactively with physicians and all levels of the organization.
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Basic knowledge of Minimum Data Set (MDS) and care planning.
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Ability to display compassion and sensitivity.
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Strong written and oral commu ncluding Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, and Excel.
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Requisition Number 2022-8505
Employee Type Contingent
Hours Per Pay Period 24
Shift Varied
Work Hours Varied
Weekends and/or Holidays Required Yes
On Call Required No
Position LocationUS-MI-Grand Rapids