LPN (6:30a-7:00p) Full Time

Major Responsibilities

The Licensed Nurse will:

• Provides care to residents as planned by the interdisciplinary Care Plan Team and uses safe techniques which are in accordance with the Upjohn Community Care Center and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Assists the resident to achieve and maintain their highest level of functioning in accordance with the care plan and provide input to the Nursing Supervisor for appropriate care plan changes.
• Consistently works cooperatively with the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team and families to develop, implement, and review plans of care. Maintains the resident record utilizing the electronic medical record.
• Must use acceptable infection control procedures including Universal Precautions when providing care to residents.
• Cares for medical equipment and supplies used for residents to ensure proper care and charges are made
• Accurately completes documentation in the medical record to reflect care rendered and reports significant changes in resident condition to the provider upon completion of the change of condition assessment or focused assessment using the call guidelines provided by Borgess Extendicare.
• Attends training programs and in-services to meet Heritage Community of Kalamazoo, the Upjohn and regulatory guidelines, including but not limited to annual skills fair and skills check.
• Maintains a positive attitude and contributes to the facility interdepartmental team by completing assignments in a timely, accurate and professional manner.
• Complies with HCK Customer Service Standards and the Upjohn’s- CNA Standards of Care.
• Follow Resident Rights at all times.
• Assist new employees in following established Heritage Community of Kalamazoo and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Reports inoperable, faulty, or unsafe conditions, equipment, and furniture to Nursing Supervisor.
• Must be able, during a facility emergency/disaster, to report to an assigned area, which will be assigned by their supervisor, and perform the necessary tasks to ensure the calm, orderly and safe handling of residents, staff and public to either move them to safety and /or remove from the threat causing the emergency/disaster.
• Other duties as needed or assigned by supervisor.

Job Descriptions Required Certifications, licenses, and registrations

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Michigan.
• Unencumbered by any licensing or state violations.
• Must also maintain the required CEU’s.

Knowledge/critical expertise

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend English.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must possess psychosocial skills to be able to interact effectively with residents, staff, families and visitors.