Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Villa at Pine Place is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care to assigned residents in a long-term care setting. You will work under physician orders and in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations, supervising certified nursing assistants and ensuring high-quality resident care.

Responsibilities

• Provide licensed nursing care to assigned residents as ordered by physician and in accordance with facility, federal, state, and local standards
• Provide and receive nursing reports at the beginning and end of shift
• Maintain assigned work areas (nurse station, medication cart, medication room, resident care rooms, and treatment areas) in a clean and sanitary manner
• Direct and supervise certified nursing assistant services for the assigned unit to ensure care meets current standards and regulations
• Conduct required resident assessments and observations, review care plans, and implement appropriate interventions
• Take and record vital signs, administer catheter care, administer IV therapy as ordered within license limitations, and provide respiratory care such as oxygen and nebulizer treatments
• Receive and transcribe physician orders to resident charts, medication administration records, and care plans
• Prepare and administer medications and perform treatments as ordered by the physician
• Chart nursing notes in an informative and descriptive manner reflecting care provided and resident response
• Complete required forms for admission, transfer, and discharge
• Ensure the resident environment is free from accidents and hazards; immediately address potential safety risks
• Make written and oral reports and recommendations concerning shift activities
• Ensure all aspects of resident care plans are implemented and maintained; make recommendations for care plan changes to the interdisciplinary team
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Current CPR certification
• Current state license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under stress
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding and adherence to infection control standards, policies, and procedures
• Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule and occasional overnight travel
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to learn company applications

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of nursing experience
• Long-term care experience

Physical Requirements

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, all with or without mechanical devices
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards; understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required

Schedule and Travel

• Flexible work schedule required
• Occasional overnight travel required

Benefits

Full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits (eligibility for specific benefits may vary by employment status and location):

• Daily pay and competitive compensation
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Villa Perks employee discount program
• Innovative training programs
• Opportunity for growth and advancement
• MI Bill 690 incentive eligibility
• Paid time off