LPN | Assisted Living & Health Centre

About the role

This per diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Breton Assisted Living & Health Centre offers a unique opportunity to support both Breton Extended Care Assisted Living (BEC) and the Breton Woods Health Centre. The role provides a rewarding blend of clinical care, resident advocacy, and collaboration across multiple levels of care on the beautiful Breton Woods Campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct LPN care, including medication administration, treatments, assessments, vital signs, documentation, and timely communication of condition changes to physicians.
• Support daily clinical operations by assisting with staffing coverage, orienting new staff, and coaching team members under nursing leadership guidance.
• Monitor resident care needs in Assisted Living and Independent Living settings to promote quality care and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a liaison among residents, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and support admissions.
• Respond to resident emergencies and assist with physician procedures while delivering compassionate, resident-centered care aligned with organizational values.
• Provide nursing care to Independent Living residents who utilize Health Centre services on the Breton Woods Campus.
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with residents and families while addressing concerns with professionalism and empathy.
• Coordinate scheduling and appointments with physicians.
• Assist with transfers to higher levels of care, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with Independent Living leadership and partners across Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Faith Hospice, and Atrio Home Care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program with current Michigan LPN licensure.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
• Previous experience in emergency room or home care case management strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated strong assessment skills and ability to make independent clinical decisions.

Skills

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility, resilience, and adaptability.
• Comfort navigating multiple technologies and computer systems.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to support daily Health Centre operations and collaborate across teams.

Schedule

12-hour shifts from 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Location

Grand Rapids, MI