Director of Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

    Posted 6 days ago
    holland, michigan, united states · Onsite

    About the job

    AI Summary

    Join our dedicated team as an LPN, providing comprehensive patient care in home settings. Coordinate with care staff, report patient conditions, assist in daily living activities, and administer medication. Educate patients and families on home health strategies while ensuring a safe environment and effective communication.

    Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

    Job Description:

    • Participate in the planning and coordination of total patient care in conjunction with the care staff and the physician's plan of care, and follow the nursing care plan for each patient
    • Accurately report and record the patient's condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change
    • Prepare clinical/progress notes and summaries
    • Assist the patient with the activities of daily living while teaching appropriate self-care techniques
    • Provide and maintain a safe environment for the patient
    • Assist in complex nursing situations
    • Follow universal precautions whenever giving any aspect of patient care
    • Follow emergency procedures in the event of any catastrophic event, incident, e.g., accident, injury or significant change in the patient's condition
    • Visit patients in their homes for one-on-one visits
    • Complete initial and ongoing assessments to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of home health patients
    • Assess patients' conditions and chart observations, and perform evaluation tasks including vital signs and medication review
    • Administer medication as prescribed by the patient's physician
    • Educate patients and their families on proper home health care strategies and procedures, and make recommendations for devices or tools that might improve the patient's quality of life
    • Provide effective communication to patients/clients, their family members, team members, and other health care professionals

    Qualifications:

    • 1 year experience as an LPN in a home care setting
    • Current state license as an LPN
    • Graduate of an accredited program of practical nursing
    • Proof of current CPR certification
    • Ability to work flexible schedule
    • Excellent interpersonal skills
    • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
    • Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally

    Compensation and Benefits:

    • $78,000 - $80,000/year
    • No wage cap
    • Opportunity for advancement
    • Calendar of fun!
    • Perfect attendance bonus
    • Flexible spending account (wage works account)
    • Optional health insurance
    • 90-day potential pay raise (dependent on performance)
    • PTO based on hours worked & years of service
    • 401K with company match up to 50% of your contribution of up to 6%
    • Annual pay raise (dependent on performance)
    • Paid orientation and training

    Company Overview:

    Heritage Property Management is committed to excellence in all we do. That includes hiring and supporting team members who share our core values. When you work with us, you'll see first-hand how important our residents are to us, and how our six core values: Honesty, Quality, Respect, Teamwork, Potential, and Balance reflect in our everyday interactions.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.