Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and implement individualized resident care plans
• Administer medications, treatments, and pain management interventions safely and accurately
• Monitor resident health status, including assessments, skin integrity, wound care, and vital signs
• Observe, assess, document, and promptly report changes in resident condition
• Execute physician orders accurately and within required timeframes
• Maintain accurate electronic health record (EHR) documentation and clinical charting
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and all State and Federal healthcare regulations
• Respond effectively to urgent and emergent resident care situations using sound clinical judgment
• Communicate clearly and professionally with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Lead, delegate, and support CNA and clinical support staff while fostering teamwork and accountability
• Assist with staffing coverage and provide unit support as needed
• Deliver comprehensive shift reports to ensure continuity of care
• Provide exceptional resident-centered customer service by exceeding resident and family expectations
• Float between units based on operational and resident care needs

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Communicate with professionalism, empathy, and cultural sensitivity
• Build positive, collaborative relationships with residents, families, and team members
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills
• Remain organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced healthcare setting
• Work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary nursing team
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Are proficient with electronic documentation systems and healthcare technology
• Are committed to continuous professional development and quality care improvement

Education, Training, Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) nursing program
• Successful completion of State Board of Nursing licensure examination
• Previous LPN/RN nursing experience preferred, ideally in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, or senior care
• Experience working with geriatric or elderly populations preferred
• Must maintain all continuing education requirements to keep nursing licensure active and in good standing
• Participates in ongoing learning, professional development, and required in-service training

Required Licenses, Registration, and/or Certifications

• Current, active Michigan Board of Nursing License as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, lift, push, and pull throughout the shift
• Assist residents with mobility and activities of daily living as needed
• Safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Operate mechanical lifts and clinical equipment safely and effectively
• Maintain visual acuity and physical stamina necessary to deliver quality resident care