LPN - Oakland Night Shift
Company: Pioneer Health Care Management Inc
Location: Pontiac
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Reports to: Director of Nursing - Facility Position Summary: The
LPN provides quality nursing care to residents; implements specific
procedures and programs; coordinates work within the department, as
well as with other departments; reports pertinent information to
the immediate supervisor; responds to inquiries or requests for
information; and assists the immediate supervisor with tasks to
support department operations. Core Responsibilities: Provides
quality nursing care to residents in an environment that promotes
their rights, dignity, freedom of choice and individuality as
illustrated by the following: Maintains the comfort, privacy, and
dignity of residents in the delivery of services to them. Interacts
with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a
caring environment. Is knowledgeable of the individualized care
plan for residents, and provides support to the residents according
to their care plan. Contributes to the care planning process by
providing the team with specific information and observations of
the residents’ needs and preferences. Fully understands all aspects
of residents’ rights, including the right to be free of restraints
and free of abuse. Is responsible for promptly reporting to the
Abuse Coordinator, Charge Nurse and administrative staff incidents
or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents’ rights
Assists in maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment; reports
environmental deficiencies to the charge nurse such as lighting or
equipment problems. Provides individualized attention, which
encourages each resident’s ability to maintain or attain the
highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.
Supervises nurses' aides and assistants. Work as part of a health
care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and
implement interventions. Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes,
conferring with other health-care team members as necessary.
Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients'
conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment,
and taking any necessary action. Administer prescribed medications
or administer intravenous fluids and medications, and note times
and amounts on patients' charts. Administers treatments as ordered,
monitoring effectiveness and documenting response. Measure, record
and monitor patients' vital signs, such as height, weight,
temperature, blood pressure, pulse respiration and pulse Ox (oxygen
level). Collect samples such as blood, urine and sputum from
patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples. Notifies
physicians of results of diagnostic tests. Documents the care
provided in a complete and clear manner. Attends to the individual
needs of residents, which may include assistance with grooming,
bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting,
colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation,
range of motion, communicating or other needs in keeping with the
individuals’ care requirements. Protects the personal belongings of
each resident, including eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids,
furnishings, jewelry, clothing and memorabilia. Promptly reports
missing items according to established policy and participates in
efforts to locate missing items. Provides care that maintains each
resident’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears
and other damage by changing incontinent residents, turning,
repositioning immobile residents and by applying moisturizers to
fragile skin and other areas. Answers residents’ call bells
promptly and courteously. Assists with orienting residents and
their families to the nursing home on admission and to the unit
when transfers occur. Lifts, moves and transports residents, using
proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the
residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors. Practices
careful and efficient use of supplies and linen and follows
established charge procedures for resident charge items. Performs
all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and
infection control procedures, including thorough hand washing, use
of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled
materials. Walks extensively to and from various locations of the
unit while making rounds and transports residents within the
facility. Promotes a homelike environment for residents. Responds
to inquiries relating to his or her particular area or to requests
from residents, visitors and other personnel within given time
frames and established policy. Maintains confidentiality of patient
information in compliance with policies and regulations. Completes
mandatory training provided by the facility in a timely manner.
Other duties as requested. Minimum Qualifications: To perform this
job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential duties. Education / Training:
Graduate of accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) School of
Nursing Must hold a current LPN License in the State of Michigan in
good standing. Work Experience: One (1) year of Clinical nursing
experience in a Long-Term Care setting preferred Certification,
Licensure, Registration: Requires current BLS certification. Other
Qualifications: Must be able to read, write and understand the
English language Requires the interpersonal and communication
skills to effectively deal with residents and their families to
calm fears and to exchange patient information with facility
professional staff. Requires the ability to work effectively in a
team-oriented environment. Requires the ability to gather and
assess patient information from a variety of sources in a timely
manner and relay accurate information to professional staff.
Requires basic keyboard familiarity, ability to effectively utilize
facility information and electronic medical record software/system
as required. Must embrace teamwork but can also work independently.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Physical Effort: Walking, standing, heavy
lifting and bending for most of the shift. Work Environment: Works
in a patient care environment and is exposed to x-rays, infectious
diseases, contaminated needles, as well as unpleasant odors and
patient care activities.
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