LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse NEW WAGES! - (Flint, MI)

Position overview The Licensed Practical Nurse , LPN plans, coordinates, provides and manages nursing care, nursing services and health education to nursing home residents. The Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN cares for residents under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing. The job mandates patience, compassion and a desire to care for the residents in a gentle and empathetic manner. Some responsibilities of the LPN include: Supervises the care/services provided by the Certified Nursing Assistants and other staff who provide services to the Residents for which the Charge Nurse is responsible. Coordinates the nursing care of residents on the unit assuring all residents are assigned staff capable of providing appropriate care to the resident. Provides safe and accurate Medication Related interventions to residents. Accurately transcribes and coordinates the implementation of physician orders Performs nursing assessments regarding the health status of residents.