We are hiring for a contingent night shift LPN (6pm-6:30am).
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 Care Services. We are 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.
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 and oversee on-floor training
Dispense medications
Perform treatments as ordered by physicians
Assists as necessary emergency calls from Woodpointe Residential Living when necessary
Teach new procedures and techniques to staff
Maintain a positive attitude and cooperate with other departments
Perform other duties as assigned
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 orientation 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
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 to use (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
Able to read, write and speak English. Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors and the general public. Willing to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily, as needed. Patient, tactful, cheerful and enthusiastic, as well as willing to handle residents with sensitivity to their cognitive abilities. Ability to seek out new methods and best practices and willing to implement them.
SPECIAL FEATURES/REQUIREMENTS
Follows/adheres to Woodhaven policies, federal/state regulations and guidelines, including Resident Rights. Maintains neat well groomed & professional appearance, adhering to Woodhaven dress code.
EDUCATION
Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Must hold a current and unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Michigan.
EXPERIENCE
RN/LPN with a minimum of one year experience, unless prior relevant experience with WHRC. A minimum of one year working with the geriatric population is preferred.
