Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About the Role
Villa At the Bay is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team. The LPN assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of residents for a shift of duty, providing licensed care and ensuring high standards of resident well-being.
Responsibilities
- Provides licensed care to assigned residents as ordered by physician and in accordance with facility, federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
- Provides and receives nursing reports upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.
- Ensures assigned work areas (e.g., nurse station, medication cart, medication room), resident care rooms, and treatment areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Directs and supervises the day-to-day certified nursing assistant services for assigned unit to ensure care aligns with current federal, state, and local standards.
- Provides required resident assessments, observations, and interventions; reviews care plans to ensure appropriate care.
- Takes and records residents' blood pressure and vital signs; administers catheter care, IV therapy (within license limitations), and respiratory care (e.g., oxygen, nebulizer treatments).
- Receives and transcribes physician’s orders to resident’s charts, Kardex/Care Medication Administration Record (MAR), treatment/care plans, as required.
- Prepares and administers medications and performs treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Charts nurse’s notes in an informative and descriptive manner reflecting care provided and resident’s response.
- Completes required forms upon admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
- Ensures the resident’s environment is free from accidents and hazards; immediately addresses potential safety risks.
- Makes written and oral reports/recommendations concerning shift activities as required.
- Ensures all aspects of resident care plans are implemented and maintained; makes recommendations for care plan changes to the IDT per professional standards.
- Performs all other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Current CPR Certification.
- Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State.
- 1 year of experience preferred.
- Long-term care experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to multi-task and remain calm under stress.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Understands and follows infection control standards, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule and occasional overnight travel.
- Basic computer knowledge with an aptitude to learn company applications.
Physical Requirements
- Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, and pulling, with or without mechanical aids.
- Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards.
- Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.
Benefits
- Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical Insurance
- Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to Villa Perks, an Employee Discount Program
- Innovative Training Programs
- Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
- MI Bill 690 incentive eligible
- Paid Time Off
- Additional benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week (eligibility may vary by employment status and location).
About Villa Healthcare
At Villa, we believe great care begins with how we treat our people. When our team members feel supported, respected, and empowered, better outcomes follow for residents and their families. Whether you're at the bedside or behind the scenes, your work matters here because every role contributes to someone’s comfort, dignity, and healing.
Villa Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing both short- and long-term skilled nursing care. We are committed to personalized, integrated care that considers the total well-being of every guest and their family members, going beyond simply meeting expectations. This commitment is reflected in our empathetic and respectful culture, where we honor individual preferences and needs so each guest can feel at home while working toward optimal health outcomes.
Our B.E.T.T.E.R. Service Excellence Code of Conduct guides how we show up every day: Being welcoming to all, Establishing meaningful relationships, demonstrating Trust and respect, supporting Teamwork, Engaging and communicating openly, and Recognizing one another’s contributions.