Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Part-Time

Job Description

Job Description

Part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Facility: MediLodge of Kalamazoo

Are you a LPN looking to earn extra income or supplement your current job? Whether you’re saving for travel plans or seeking a rewarding and stable career, MediLodge has the opportunity for you!

Why Choose MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Leading Market Wages : Competitive pay based on experience and shift.
• Michigan Direct Care Incentive: We offer a Three Dollar and Forty Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive that is added to your hourly wage.
• Flexible Pay Options : Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet.
• Employee Assistance Program : Support available for your well-being.
• Flexible Scheduling : We offer various scheduling options—ask us about what works for you!
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses : Earn extra by referring others to join our team.

We value your contributions, and we want you to experience the professional success and personal fulfillment that comes with making a positive impact on the lives of our residents.

Apply Today! Come see what a flexible part-time career opportunity at MediLodge can mean for you!

Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) coordinates and provides nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members.

• Graduate of accredited LPN/LNV school of nursing.

Licenses/Certification:

• Valid LPN/LVN license in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.

• One year experience in nursing preferred.
  

Job Functions:

• Documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs.
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders.
• Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident’s needs and the person’s capabilities and qualifications.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates junior staff members and CNAs.
• Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required by Company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
• Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.
• Coordinates nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.
• Interviews applicants and recommends hires. Participates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination of staff, to extent permitted by state practice act.
• Supervises nursing unit, which includes scheduling and directing the nursing staff to extent permitted by state practice act.
• Assures that inventory and supplies are maintained on the unit and communicates need for housekeeping, maintenance, or dietary assistance.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.