Licensed Practical Nurse - LTC - Contract

Job Description

**About Therapy HCR**

Welcome to Therapy HCR , where excellence in healthcare meets a commitment to compassionate and personalized patient care. At Therapy HCR , we are dedicated to fostering an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and the well-being of our patients and staff. As a leading healthcare organization, our mission is to provide high-quality healthcare services across diverse communities.

**Mission:**

Our mission at Therapy HCR is to deliver exceptional and comprehensive healthcare services that prioritize the unique needs of each individual. We strive to contribute to the health and well-being of the communities we serve, guided by principles of compassion, integrity, and excellence.

**Core Values:**

1. **Patient-Centered Care:** We prioritize the health and satisfaction of our patients, tailoring our services to address their individual needs.

2. **Innovation:** We embrace innovation in healthcare, staying at the forefront of industry advancements to provide the best possible care to our patients.

3. **Collaboration:** We believe in the power of collaboration, fostering strong partnerships with our healthcare teams and the communities we serve.

**Career Opportunities:**

At Therapy HCR , we recognize that our success is driven by the dedication and expertise of our staff. We offer exciting career opportunities for passionate and qualified individuals who share our commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

Join us on our journey to make a positive impact in the healthcare industry. If you are seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that values diversity, inclusivity, and professional growth, explore our current job openings and consider joining Therapy HCR.

* Therapy HCR is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all qualified applicants.*

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse - LTC - Contract

Location: Iron River, MI

Pay scale: Upto $38 hourly

Shift: 8hr shifts

Responsibilities:

• Observe each resident on a continuing basis alert to changes in mental and physical well-being; notifies the Supervisor of pertinent observations and discusses the need to notify physician; and receive Resident Status Report from off-going shift and give on-coming shift a detailed report of each resident’s status and events of the shift.
• Record narcotics on a 30 days basis
• Accurately receive, transcribe, and carry out physician’s orders.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician and make proper documentation via a computerized system.
• Perform wound care and have knowledge of wound vacs.
• Perform regular duties on the unit such as checking appointments for the day; checking Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy appointments; checking activity board; reminding staff of ambulation list, weights, blood pressures, and to document nutritional charts.   Monitor LNA documentation and update LNA clipboard; oversight of infection control practices on the unit; ensure that unit is clean and hazard-free. Following the chain of command, report any problems to the Nurse Manager/Nursing Supervisor. Encourage LNA observations and include them when documenting and reporting.
• Admit, discharge and transfer residents, completing documentation and notifications as necessary.
• Complete 24-hour report for his/her assigned unit(s); check new orders; complete list of residents on antibiotics, precautions, etc.; maintain consistent communication with the Nurse Manager/ Nursing Supervisor regarding resident issues or concerns with staff; differentiating between acute and non-emergency problems; and attend all mandatory staff/educational meetings and non-mandatory meetings as assigned.
• Communicate with residents’ families to resolve resident concerns and problems to notify family members of new orders, and to obtain consent when necessary.
• Receive incoming calls and determine appropriate response required.
• Follow State and Federal Regulations regarding the storage, usage and documentation of controlled medications including counting at the change of shift; notifies appropriate Supervisor if discrepancies are present.

Requirements:

• MI State License
• 6 months experience in LTC- REQUIRED
• BLS (AHA)