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Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Licensed Practical Nurse in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Sign on Bonus Eligible up to 10K! Base Salary 48,672- 56160 This is the base salary and does not include shift differentials, overtime or incentives Years of experience would be considered during the offer stage Diversity and Inclusion: Mary Free Bed values diversity and inclusion among patients, families and staff. We strive to hire people who reflect the communities we serve. Our employees will serve all patients, families and each other with dignity and respect.

Summary The primary purpose of your position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing shift staff. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our community, as may be required by the Director of Nursing or Clinical care Coordinator to ensure that the highest degree of quality of care is maintained at all times.

Essential Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Education, and Training Requirements) Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN program. Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in this state Must possess and maintain current CPR Certification. Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population preferred Supervisory experience preferred. Must lead by example and possess superior customer service skills and professionalism Flexibility to adapt to ongoing change and work in a fast-paced, customer driven environment. Interpersonal skills to drive collaboration, commitment and productivity when working with cross-functional teams, customers and end users. Self-starter, highly motivated with high energy level. Demonstrates superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Basic to intermediate proficiency with Microsoft product suite (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.); basic knowledge and experience with electronic mail and calendaring system in PC LAN environment. Ability to type with speed and accuracy. Possesses a high degree of personal accountability, responsibility and independent decision making abilities with the skills to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the organization. Perform other duties as assigned. Physical and Mental Requirements and Working Conditions Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work parameters. Must be able to see, hear and smell or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Primarily works inside with frequent kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, sitting, walking, bending and lifting. Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 3  feet and be able to push, pull, move and or carry such weight a minimum distance of 10 feet. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents in emergency situations. Physical mobility that includes movement from place to place. Physical agility, that includes ability to maneuver body while in place. Dexterity of hands and fingers. Coordination, including eye-hand, hand-foot. Must possess the above ability with or without the use of prosthetics that will enable adequate functionality so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Subject to exposure to noise, infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including TB, HIV, HEP B viruses. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals. Must be able to speak, read and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upse

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