Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Lowell (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice, Lowell, Michigan, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to oversee resident care on assigned shifts under the Director of Nursing. You will supervise CNAs and STNAs, ensuring continuity of care and adherence to facility policies.

Responsibilities include planning and directing work, adjusting staffing for safety, coordinating replacements, evaluating staff performance, and resolving staffing concerns with professional judgment in line with regulations.

Qualifications

• Current state license as an LPN.
• CPR certification required (within 90 days if not already certified).
• Experience in long-term or sub-acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise CNAs/STNAs and other direct care staff
• Plan, assign, and direct work based on resident needs and staff capabilities
• Prepare and adjust work assignments and staffing levels for resident safety
• Coordinate staffing needs and handle replacements as necessary
• Complete performance evaluations for staff
• Manage staff break schedules and resolve concerns using independent judgment within legal and policy guidelines

Skills

LPN License

CPR Certification

Leadership

Job description

Role Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for overseeing and coordinating resident care during assigned shifts, ensuring compliance with regulations and facility policies under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. This role includes providing clinical supervision to nursing assistants, ensuring continuity of care, and serving as a key resource for residents, families, and staff.

Role Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for overseeing and coordinating resident care during assigned shifts, ensuring compliance with regulations and facility policies under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. This role includes providing clinical supervision to nursing assistants, ensuring continuity of care, and serving as a key resource for residents, families, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise CNAs/STNAs and other direct care staff
• Plan, assign, and direct work based on resident needs and staff capabilities
• Prepare and adjust work assignments and staffing levels for resident safety
• Coordinate staffing needs and handle replacements as necessary
• Complete performance evaluations for staff
• Manage staff break schedules and resolve concerns using independent judgment within legal and policy guidelines

Qualifications & Skills

• 1-2 years of experience in long-term or sub-acute care preferred
• Current state license as an LPN
• CPR certification (within 90 days if not already certified)