LPN Staff Nurse - Part Time - Woodhaven Retirement Community, Livonia

We are hiring for part-time and/or contingent LPN's for day shift (6am-6:30pm).

As an outstanding team in the business of elderly care, Woodhaven Retirement Community that is home to approximately 90 residents, offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Services, is seeking compassionate, talented and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses to join our innovative, caring, and resident centered team. We are a stand-alone, not for profit and faith based community. All of our beloved seniors have a remarkable lifetime story. Learn more about us by visiting our website: http://www.woodhaven-retirement.com, where you can also directly apply under the careers tab. Our mission is to provide high quality senior living and rehabilitations services in the spirit of Christ. 

NO WAGE CAPS! EVERY YEAR employees receive a merit based pay raise and have been for the past 30 years!

Being able to provide compassionate services to those in need is an incredible honor!

Benefits our employees have enjoyed for 3 decades & counting:

• Longevity of our team members means you join an experienced team and work environment. 
• Paid new employee orientating and training program that is thorough and complete. 
• Fully paid health benefits, vision and dental (full time employees)
• NO wage caps! EVERY YEAR employees receive a merit based pay raise!
• PTO time
• six paid holidays
• Great working conditions- generous staffing
• Attendance bonus with eligibility determined every pay period
• Monthly attendance CASH bonus for those eligible  
• FREE delicious meal with every shift worked
• FREE Livonia Recreation Center passes available for you and your family (up to 5 passes)
• Completely employer funded 401k retirement plan (no need to match)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program for employees (get paid $300, $600 or $1000 for referring a friend)
• Referral program for residents (get $500 for referring a resident)
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Faith based leadership

Duties to be performed shall include, but not be limited to the following:

• Monitor admissions paperwork
• Initiate resident service plan for admissions/re-admissions 
• Perform daily rounds to ensure that devices/alarms are in place and to ensure quality of care
• Monitor shower list 
• Monitor weights and inform dietary of weight loss/gain concerns
• Assist with call lights
• Monitor dining room as needed
• Communicate changes in resident status 
• Supervise Personal Service Attendants
• Dispense medications
• Perform treatments as ordered by physicians
• Supervise Care Centers
• Assists as necessary emergency calls from Woodpointe Residential Living when necessary
• Teach new procedures and techniques to staff
• Oversee Personal Service Attendant orientation
• Attend seminars and training programs to stay current
• Serve on committees as assigned by the Director of Assisted Living
• Maintain a positive attitude and cooperate with other departments 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Assisted Living

EDUCATION

Must be a Licensed Nurse graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Must hold a current and unencumbered license as a Licensed Nurse in the State of Michigan.

SPECIAL FEATURES/REQUIREMENTS

Licensed as a Nurse for the State of Michigan. Follows/adheres to Woodhaven policies, federal state regulations and guidelines, including Resident Rights; maintains neat well groomed appearance, adhering to Woodhaven dress code.

EXPERIENCE

Must have been a licensed nurse for a minimum of two years. A year of geriatric experience is preferred.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to read, write and speak the English language. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients/residents, family members, visitors and the general public. Should be able to provide direct resident care as needed. Must be willing to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary. Should be able to lead, supervise and manage the aides in providing care and assistance to all residents with different care needs. Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents with sensitivity to their cognitive abilities. Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.

EXPOSURE RISK

The Manager of Resident Services is at significant risk for exposure to blood and body fluids

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (with or without the aid of mechanical devices) Safely lifts and transfers Residents weighing an average of 150 pounds, with or without assistance, as needed. Pushes Residents in wheelchair weighing up to 250 pounds on an as needed basis approximately 300 feet; frequently twists, stoops, bends, squats; frequently lifts and carries equipment and supplies weighing 25 pounds; occasionally kneels, frequently reaches above, at or below shoulder height; 98% of day is spent indoors, 2% outdoors; 30% of work day is spent standing , 50% walking, 10% sitting. Communicates orally and/or in writing with Residents, coworkers, families, public.