Licensed Practical Nurse - Samaritas

Position Details:

 

Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse looking to be a part of a team who truly cares for those who are unable to fully care for themselves? We're seeking resident-centric nurses. Join our clinical care team as an LPN, overseeing the CENAs on your unit, conducting rounds and generally having a positive impact on all aspects of the lives of our awesome Senior Living Grand Rapids residents. 

 

Welcome to Samaritas Nation! 

 

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.  

 

Apply Today! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve! 

   

Our LPN pay rate is $34.35 per hour. 

 

 

 

 

What's In It For You:

Some of the benefits you may receive are:  

 

            Full Time

• Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee) 
• Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
• Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133% 
• Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals 
• Awesome Employee Discounts
• Plus, many more benefits 

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Provides shift supervision, responsibility and accountability for the delivery of nursing services to the assigned staff and residents. Ensure department resources are allocated in an effective and economical manner to enable residents to attain and/or maintain the highest physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Deliver nursing care to residents including medication administration, documentation, therapeutic treatments direct care.
2. Conduct daily rounds to observe residents and to ensure nursing and restorative needs are being met. Communicate resident care needs to physicians/extenders to ensure medical intervention.
3. Consult with resident's physicians in planning resident care, treatment, rehabilitation and change of condition.
4. Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary. Ensure resident rooms are ready for occupancy.
5. Review and complete informative and descriptive nurses' notes of the nursing care provided and resident's response to care.
6. Provide shift supervision to certified nursing assistants including assignments of resident care.
7. In coordination with the Clinical Manager, provide support with attraction and staff retention efforts, including hiring, onboarding, staff development, coaching and counseling and performance management.
8. May participate in resident care conferences to summarize resident's care health outcomes.
9. Initiate timely incident investigations, ensuring immediate resident/staff safety. Notify proper personnel and ensure accurate and complete documentation.
10. Schedule physician and other clinical appointments.

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Job Qualifications

 

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• Current State of Michigan LPN license.

Experience

• One year experience as an LPN in long term care with general knowledge in dementia care services preferred.

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