Job Information
Presbyterian Villages of Michigan LPN in Westland, Michigan
Overview
Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, a premier senior living services non-profit organization, has a great opportunity to join our team at The Village of Westland as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). We invite you to help us create new possibilities in quality living for the seniors we serve. Day shift (8:30am - 5pm), part-time approximately 4 days/32 hours a week.. Works with Assisted Living and Memory Care Residents. $24.42 - $29.71 based on experience.
Benefits after 45 days including:
medical
dental
vision
retirement savings account
Generous paid-time off.
Employees have early access to earned wages through PayActiv.
Why work for us? Our staff tell us they often leave work feeling good about the work they did and that they feel they personally make a difference here. The advantages of working here compared to a skilled nursing or a hospital setting are many:
Home like environment to promote a residents independence. You will get to know the residents and their unique stories.
Slower pace
Structured work schedule
Teach and train staff
You will learn how to personalize a Resident Care Plan.
Grow and strengthen your Assessment skills.
Non-skilled environment
Performs various resident care treatments/services and assists in the coordination, direction and management of the nursing unit(s) to provide for the needs, safety and comfort of the residents. Licensing required. Assesses and monitors resident’s condition.
Responsibilities
Conduct supervisory activities such as providing employee orientation, training, coaching or disciplinary action.
In-service Resident Assistants of proper procedure for distribution of medications, Non-sterile medical treatments and infection control, and other procedures as required.
Assess new applicants and admit to A/L or confer with Admissions regarding appropriate placement following Village policies and procedures.
Coordinate resident intake with department staff.
Help patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and walking.
Re-assess residents continually to maintain proper placement and level of care.
Maintain placement list, update manager and supervisor on a weekly basis
Administer and performs medical procedures, treatments and medications as ordered by physician(s) or in response to emergency situations, noting times and amounts on residents' charts.
Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, and treating bedsores (not inclusive)
Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
Record all medical and medication data accurately and report changes in condition or errors and omissions to ensure records are kept up-to-date.
Maintain cleanliness, security and supply of medication, supply rooms and equipment.
Review departmental documentation, charts and records. Correct or bring errors to supervisors attention.
Respond to or report to supervisor resident and family needs, concerns and issues.
Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and training opportunities in order to keep informed on current information and skill development.
Follow established policies and procedures including but not limited to:
oPresbyterian Villages policies and procedures.
oSafety policies and procedures.
oFederal, state and local regulations.
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Experience : Six months to one year geriatric experience preferred.
Computer Skills: Ability to operate a computer.
Certificates & Licenses: Current LPN licensure from the State of Michigan and valid CPR/First Aid certifications.
Other Requirements:
Ability to work holidays, evening and/or weekends. VOW: LPN will be on call to answer concerns from staff and be available to come on-site using judgment to determine when necessary.
Job Locations US-MI-Westland
Job ID 2024-2275
Category Assisted Living
Shifts Days
Type Part Time A (28-37.49 hours per week)