Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Ausable Valley Continuing Care Retirement Community, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan with employer  

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing education

Interdisciplinary team

Resident relationships

Mission-driven work

Job summary

Wellspring Lutheran Services in Fairview, MI, is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide compassionate, person-centered care in a skilled nursing and rehab setting. Positions available full-time, part-time, or per diem with day or night shifts.

Licensure as an LPN in Michigan is required, with CPR certification preferred. Compensation is hourly, with benefits and a supportive interdisciplinary team dedicated to resident dignity and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan LPN license.
• Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain CPR certification.
• Experience in skilled nursing or related settings preferred.
• Strong clinical, assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on nursing care that supports residents physically, emotionally, and socially.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing assistants, therapists, and the interdisciplinary team to provide coordinated, person-centered care.
• Monitor changes in condition and implement physician orders.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and ongoing care planning.
• Guide nursing staff and support a safe, welcoming environment for residents and families.
• Support families during important healthcare decisions.

Skills

Clinical skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program

Michigan LPN license

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Job Description: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Providing Compassionate Care and Meaningful Connections Wellspring Skilled Nursing & Rehab – Fairview | Full-time, Part-time or Per Diem | Hourly $29.50 - 32.40

You chose nursing because you wanted to care for people during moments that matter. You understand that nursing is about more than medications, treatments, and charting. It's about helping someone feel comfortable when they're not feeling their best. It's about reassuring family members, noticing small changes that make a big difference, and helping residents maintain dignity, independence, and quality of life. At Wellspring, those opportunities are part of every shift. Here, residents aren't simply patients. They are individuals with unique life stories, experiences, goals, and relationships. They rely on compassionate caregivers who see them as people first and are committed to helping them live as fully and comfortably as possible. At Wellspring, we're looking for Licensed Practical Nurses who are passionate about providing exceptional care while building meaningful relationships with residents and families. As an LPN, you'll be a vital member of the care team, helping residents maintain their health, comfort, and well-being while creating an environment where they feel respected, supported, and at home. Most importantly, you'll help residents experience the dignity, comfort, and quality of life they deserve.

What Your Impact Will Look Like

You'll provide hands‑on nursing care that supports residents physically, emotionally, and socially. You'll spend time getting to know residents, understanding their unique needs, and helping ensure their care reflects their personal preferences and goals. You'll serve as an advocate for residents while collaborating with physicians, nursing assistants, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide coordinated, person‑centered care. You'll monitor changes in condition, communicate concerns, implement physician orders, and help ensure residents receive timely interventions that support positive outcomes. You'll help guide and support nursing assistants during your shift while fostering teamwork and a shared commitment to resident care. You'll contribute to admissions, discharges, care planning, and ongoing assessments while helping create a safe and welcoming environment for residents and families. Some days you'll be providing comfort to a resident who needs reassurance. Other days you'll be supporting a family through important healthcare decisions, coordinating care with physicians, or identifying a subtle change in condition that prevents a larger health issue. Every day, you'll make a meaningful difference.

Why This Role Matters

For many residents, nurses become some of the most trusted people in their daily lives. Your clinical skills help keep residents safe and healthy. Your compassion helps them feel valued and supported. Your presence helps families feel confident that their loved one is receiving exceptional care. In skilled nursing, quality care isn't just about medical treatment. It's about preserving dignity, promoting independence, building trust, and helping people maintain the highest possible quality of life. As an LPN, you'll play an important role in making that happen.

The Nurse We’re Looking For

You are passionate about person‑centered care. You enjoy building relationships with residents and families. You value compassion, professionalism, and teamwork. You are a strong communicator and advocate. You remain calm and focused in changing situations. You take pride in providing high‑quality nursing care. You want a career where your work has purpose and impact.

What You’ll Bring

• Current Michigan Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain CPR certification.
• Nursing experience in skilled nursing, home health, medical‑surgical, critical care, or related settings preferred.
• Strong clinical, assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, resident‑centered care.

Why Wellspring?

At Wellspring, we believe every resident deserves care that honors their individuality, values their life experiences, and promotes their overall well‑being. Our nurses are an essential part of creating that experience. Through clinical excellence, compassion, and meaningful relationships, they help residents feel safe, respected, and supported every day. This is more than a nursing position. It's an opportunity to care deeply, advocate fiercely, and make a lasting difference.

We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program (SupportLinc)
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Supportive interdisciplinary care team
• Meaningful relationships with residents and families
• Mission‑driven work with purpose every day

Schedule

• Full‑time, part‑time or per diem
• Day Shift (6:00 am - 6:00 pm) or Night Shift (6:00 pm - 6:00 am)
• Rotating weekends and holidays required for full and part‑time
• Active involvement with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members throughout each shift.

About us

For more than 130 years, Wellspring Lutheran Services has been a trusted partner for families across Michigan, providing compassionate support and critical services to help people thrive during times of challenge and change. With deep roots in communities statewide, our team is united by a shared vision of changed lives, strong families and transformed communities. Our mission: Motivated by Christ's love, we engage people as they experience and embrace their God‑gained potential. Full job description available during the interview. We have a bold vision at Wellspring. We truly believe that through the way we serve and love others, we can change lives, strengthen families and transform communities. We also believe each person who walks through our doors has purpose. One of the most rewarding gifts we receive daily is the opportunity to embrace that purpose, by using our God‑gained gifts to transform the lives of others. This may be the people we serve – or it may be through our interaction with each other as coworkers. And we'd love to have you join our team.