Nurse; RN or LPN

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to residents.

• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in residents' conditions.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Record residents' medical information.
• Modify resident's care plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• Direct or supervise LPN/CNA/RA staff or supervise a particular unit.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate residents care plans.
• Perform physical assessments, notify physician as indicated and follow medical directives.
• Follow facility infection control programs, advising or consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions.
• Address residents needs and determine how to assist them.
• Administer prescribed medications as ordered by physician(s) or in response to emergency situations, per medical directives. Record times, amounts, and summaries on resident chart.
• Observe residents, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and acute change of conditions and take appropriate action.
• Record all medical, Medicare and medication data accurately and report changes in condition or errors and omissions to ensure records are accurate.
• Assist in the development and implementation of skilled and restorative nursing care measures and plan of care.
• Ensure compliance with infection control pragmas, advising or consulting with specified personnel regarding necessary precautions.
• Assist in the development, monitoring and updating of individualized care plans.
• Facilitate transfers to hospitals or triage centers.
• Perform medical procedures such as IV/Saline locks, lab specimen collection (urine, stool), glucose, INR monitor, bladder scan, suction. Ensure procedures are continued as indicated in medical orders.
• PFV/VOW:
  Admits residents to Assisted Living. Coordinate with resident aides, residents, and resident families for resident intake.
• Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and training opportunities in order to keep informed on current information and skill development.
• Follow established policies and procedures including but not limited to:
  Presbyterian Villages policies and procedures;
  Safety policies and procedures;
  Federal, state and local regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Associate's Degree or Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

• Six months to one year geriatric experience preferred.

• Must have ability to operate a computer.
• EMR experience preferred.

• Current registration and licensure from the State of Michigan.
• Current CPR/First Aid certifications.

• Availability to work holidays, evenings, or weekends.
• Nurse will be on-call to answer concerns from staff and being available to come on-site using judgment to determine when necessary.