Licensed Practical Nurse Lpn

Description:

Join The Rivers of Grosse Pointe and work with our passionate and innovative healthcare team!

The LPN provides, coordinates, and manages nursing care, nursing services and health education to residents. The LPN cares for residents under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing. This position requires patience, compassion, and a desire to care for seniors in a gentle and empathetic manner.

About The Rivers of Grosse Pointe

The Rivers of Grosse Pointe's passion is to combine innovative ideas with compassionate medical care and state of the art programs to create a place of healing and hope for those who need rehabilitation and nursing care. The Rivers of Grosse Pointe specializes in geriatrics and works closely with hospitals and physicians to create a collaborative environment of care and medical expertise for our communities.

Our Mission:

The mission of The Rivers of Grosse Pointe is to be a premier health and rehabilitation center by exceeding the expectations of our Residents, Families of Residents, and Employees.

Responsibilities:

• Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required by company, local, state and federal rules and regulations
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders
• Adheres to standards of nursing practice and maintains knowledge of current clinical practice
• Performs other tasks as assigned
• Documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs; reports and records pertinent observations
• Provides direction and leadership to junior staff and CNAs

Benefits:

• Daily Pay Option!
• $10,000 Bonus Opportunity!
• Generous Time Off Package – Earn Time As You Work!
• 401(k)
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs!
• Numerous Incentive Programs to Increase Compensation!
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical (PPO or HMO), Dental, and Vision
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance For Full-Time Employees

Requirements:

• Demonstrates knowledge of basic nursing practice with an interest in gerontological nursing
• Must have a current state license to practice as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Two (2) years experience in a long-term care setting preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current CPR certification

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Stooping, bending, lifting, carrying, and other physical demands may be required. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Rivers of 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, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Questions or concerns should be referred to The Rivers of Grosse Pointe’s Director of Human Resources.