LPN/RN Nurse; Full or Part Time!

Sign on Bonus! $6,000 for Full time and $3,000 for Part time! Position Summary: Provide direct nursing care and services for long-term care, dementia and short-stay sub-acute residents with chronic health care needs. Must possess and maintain the knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors necessary to provide care and services that meet established organizational and industry clinical standards of practice. Essential Responsibilities: Provide treatment, care and rehabilitation services following the individualized resident care plan. Medication administration and pain management: complete medication pass timely, with accurate administration. Implement, evaluate and provide nursing services as directed. Monitor skin condition and provide wound care as deemed necessary. Accurately observe, assess and document signs and symptoms, change of condition, behaviors, reactions and findings of residents. Ensure compliance with established infection control procedures and State/Federal regulations. Assign and direct the work activities of assigned clinical staff. Provide feedback to supervisor regarding the performance of staff. Assist with staff coverage of shift, making assignments appropriate with the skill level of the employees. Evaluate the performance of staff with recommendations for appropriate retraining, coaching and/or corrective action. Provide acceptable standards of resident care and services based on established resident rights and person-centered care. Identify problems and report to supervisor and/or administration as appropriate. Maintain a working climate that provides opportunities for growth and job satisfaction of staff. Accurately and promptly implement physician orders. Critically think, be resourceful and remain calm in unique and emergent situations. Provide a complete report to on-coming nurse of resident information, needs and changes in condition. Maintain professional behavior and appearance with confidentiality. Provide excellent customer service as evidenced by the display of appropriate concern and taking initiative to problem solve in an effort to exceed the resident’s and customer’s expectations. Observe and support Resthaven policies and procedures. Float between all units depending on the need. Assumes all other position responsibilities as assigned. Essential Skills & Abilities: Communicates effectively and tactfully, while recognizing age, cultural orientation, needs, abilities and physical condition, while using appropriate interventions. Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with residents, families, visitors, and employees. Well organized and attentive to detail. Practice the highest standards of ethics, honesty, and accuracy. Ability to work independently, as an effective team member and manage time productively. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the Care Center, its residents and employees. Proficient interpersonal relations. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills and abilities. Demonstrated clinical competence. Education, Training, Experience: High school graduate or successful completion of GED. Graduations from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse Program. Successful completion of the National Association LPN or RN Michigan State boards. Previous nursing experience preferred, especially with the elderly population. Meet on-going requirements to maintain current nursing license. Assumes responsibility for own continued personal and professional growth. Participates in learning and development opportunities. Attends all required in-service training and departmental meetings. Required Licenses, Registration, and/or Certifications: Possession of a current license from the Michigan Board of Nursing to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.