What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at RIVERVIEW HEALTH GROUP?
Job Details
Description
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
The LPN provides, coordinates, and manages nursing care, nursing services and health education to our Assisted Living and Memory Care residents.
Qualified LPN's should be motivated team-players who are passionate about working with seniors in an environment of Respect and Joy! Bring your customer service excellence and join the Rivers of Grosse Pointe Woods to become part of our passionate and innovative healthcare team! Our Mission is to be a premier health and rehabilitation center by exceeding the expectations of our Residents, Families of Residents, and Employees.
Responsibilities:
- Documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs; reports and records pertinent observations
- Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders
- Provides direction and leadership to junior staff and CNAs
- Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required by company, local, state and federal rules and regulations
- Adheres to standards of nursing practice and maintains knowledge of current clinical practice
- Performs other tasks as assigned
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical (PPO or HMO), Dental, and Vision
- 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance For Full-Time Employees
- 401(k)
- Generous Time Off Package – Earn Time As You Work!
- Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs!
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Must have a current state license to practice as a licensed practical nurse (LPN); current CPR certification and additional certifications in nursing specialties desired.
- 2 years experience in a long term care setting preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to communicate orally and through written reports and other documents relating to resident, staff, and others; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of executives, managers, clients, customers, and the public.
- Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical journals and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
If you think this is you, apply to join the Riverview Health Retirement Communities in Grosse Pointe as we enable seniors to age with dignity and independence – even as their healthcare needs and lifestyles evolve. With a focus on high-quality personal and compassionate care, the Riverview Health teams provide residents with an active and nurturing environment – and we want you to join us in our mission!
The Rivers at Grosse Pointe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Decisions regarding employment will be based solely on the individual's qualifications as they relate to a particular job vacancy and to promote an environment of equal employment opportunity. There will be no regard given to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap or veteran's status or any other protected class as defined by law. This policy applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, benefits, training and development, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Questions or concerns should be referred to Our Director of Workforce Development.
