What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Kith Haven?
Want to make a difference in someone’s life every day? As a licensed practical nurse (LPN) with Kith Haven you will work as part of a team providing skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation care to our valued guests. If you have patience, compassion and a desire to care for guests in a gentle and empathetic way, you will love this role.
At Ciena Healthcare, we take care of you too, with an attractive benefit package including:
- Competitive pay
- Life Insurance
- 401K with matching funds
- Health insurance
- AFLAC
- Employee discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- SPOTLIGHT, our virtual community and rewards and recognitions program, exclusively for Ciena staff members
- You will join an experienced, hard-working team that values communication and strong teamwork abilities
Responsibilities
- The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plans, coordinates, provides and manages nursing care services and health education to nursing home guests
- Supervise the care/services provided by Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)/State-Tested Nursing Assistants (STNA) and other team members who care for guests
- Provide safe and accurate medication-related interventions to guests
- Assess the health of guests and notify the physician of changes in status. Promptly implement new orders
- Select and institute appropriate nursing interventions to stabilize a guest’s condition and/or prevent complications
- Contribute to the guest’s assessment (MDS/CAA’s) and the development of a plan of care
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience in a long-term care setting preferred
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the state
- CPR certification
About Ciena Healthcare
Ciena Healthcare is Michigan’s largest provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation care services.
We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way, Ciena is the place for you!
