Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse (RN)NEW WAGES Starting at $37.20-$51.25 per Hour!The American Health Care Association recognizes MediLodge of Alpena as a 2024 Bronze Award recipient! MediLodge is also proud to have received the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association!Are you looking for a rewarding career and a stable company to call home? MediLodge of Alpena not only offers you leading market wages, but a rewarding experience to work with other warm-hearted team members who will support and guide you along your career path. At the end of each day, your professional success and personal fulfilment will be your reward for making a difference in the lives of our residents.Why Choose MediLodge? No matter where you reside or consider relocating to, we are the largest provider of skilled nursing long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services with 50 centers located throughout Michigan.While you contribute to the compassionate care for our residents, we strive to provide support and training for you to achieve your career goals. MediLodge offers U.S. Department of Labor approved apprenticeship programs to prepare non-certified staff to become CNAs and mentor nurses along their clinical career path to become Unit Managers, Assistant Directors of Nursing, and Directors of Nursing.Healthcare and Specialty Benefits:Effective 2024 we are pleased to offer our full-time employees a variety of medical coverage options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.Affordable Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits through leading insurance providers to meet your healthcare needs and preferences for you and your family.We know your pet is family too! Three Pet Insurance options available to choose fromWe provide an intercompany Employee Benefits Concierge to assist you in navigating and maximizing your benefits, should you have any questions.We offer leading market wages starting at $37.20-$51.25 per Hour (based on experience, shift, a $3.20/hr Michigan Direct Care Incentive, $2.00/hr Perfect Attendance Bonus and a $8.00/hr weekend warrior program).Flexible pay options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG WalletCompany paid vacation days with rollover option and sick time.Employee Assistance ProgramExcellent career advancement opportunitiesTuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment programsCompany Paid Life Insurance401K retirement programHealth Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more!Achieve your success with us! Apply Today!Summary:The Registered Nurse plans, coordinates, and provides total nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members.Qualifications:Education:Graduate of accredited RN School of Nursing.Licenses/Certification:Valid RN license in the state employed.Valid CPR :One year of nursing experience preferred.Job Functions:Initiates and leads team conferences in development of individualized nursing care plans.Assesses and documents the resident's condition and nursing needs.Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident's needs and the person's capabilities and , directs and evaluates LPNs, LVNs, and CNAs.Administers medications, starts IVs and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required company, and local, state and federal rules and in orientation and in-service training for personnel.Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act.Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.Coordinates nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.Interviews applicants and recommends hires. Participates in counseling, disciplinary action, and termination of staff, to extent permitted by state practice act.Supervises nursing unit, which includes scheduling and directing the nursing staff to extent permitted by state practice act.Performs other tasks as assigned.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the to react decisively and quickly in emergency of training techniques for clinical staff.Ability to maintain confidentiality.EducationPreferredAssociates or better in Nursing