About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Licensed Practical Nurse 12 Hour Nights
JOB SUMMARY:
Supervises and performs direct and indirect resident care as specified by individual resident care plans and physician orders according to federal, state and facility rules, regulations and policies.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Education: Associate’s degree from an accredited university
Experience: Previous geriatric experience preferred
Licensure: Current RN/LPN licensure from the State of Michigan
Skills: Must be able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Must demonstrate computer literacy including use of computer programs and applications. Must be CPR trained and possess a current BLS certification.
PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:
Position requires ability to frequently lift objects up to 35 pounds and to push/pull objects more than 35 pounds; manual dexterity to frequently perform difficult manipulative tasks; gross body coordination to walk, stand, stoop, etc., hand-eye coordination to perform tasks such as keyboard skills, etc. and tasks which require arm-hand steadiness such as taking B/Ps and calibration of equipment; visual discrimination for completing resident assessment; audio discrimination adequate to hear normal sounds with some background noise and to distinguish voice patterns, auscultation; able to concentrate on fine detail with some interruption and moderate detail with frequent interruptions, ability to frequently attend to task/function for 10-20 minutes at a time and occasionally for 20-45 minutes at a time; ability to remember multiple tasks/assignments given over long periods of time.
ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in long term care and rehab healthcare setting with residents who are experiencing a wide range of medical, surgical, end of life, and /or psychological problems. Flexible work schedule required. Work on resident units, nurses’ stations, resident rooms, medication rooms, therapy areas, lounges, and all parts of the facility where resident care may be rendered.
Occasionally may be required to exit the premises in the pursuance of medical needs either directly for the facility or resident. Exposure to blood, body tissue, and other infectious fluids.
Exposure to agitated or hostile residents, family members or visitors. Occasional exposure to injuries due to unpredictable behaviors of residents. Exposure to chemical compounds of medications and treatments. May be exposed to high humidity in the building throughout the summer months.
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
