LPN for Senior Living Community

Homestead Healthcare; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Homestead Health Care in Westland, MI seeks a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-quality care to our senior residents and to lead our resident assistants and med techs in delivering excellent care.

The ideal candidate holds a Michigan LPN license with experience in senior living or long-term care, including management, and is familiar with nursing home regulations. You will collaborate with staff and families to ensure patient-centered care and respond to emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with Michigan license.
• Experience in senior living or long-term care, including management roles.
• Knowledge of nursing home regulations and Nurse Practice Act.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team with good organizational and time-management skills.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed; coordinate with pharmacies.
• Monitor residents' health status and report changes; maintain medical records.
• Lead resident assistants and med techs; conduct assessments, audits, and staff training.
• Supervise and support Caregivers in delivering care.
• Respond to emergencies and provide first aid.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Compassionate care

Job description

Homestead Health Care is seeking a dedicated and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse for one of our Community in Westland. The LPN will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to our residents, ensuring their well-being, and maintaining a supportive and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed. Communication with pharmacies.
• Monitor and assess residents' health status, noting any changes and reporting them promptly, maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records.
• Leading our resident assistants and med techs to ensure superior care (patient assessments, audits, and staff training).
• Supervise and support Caregivers in delivering care.
• Respond to emergencies and provide first aid as needed.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Current and valid LPN license in Michigan.
• Proven experience of successful nursing role in a senior living or long-term care environment; most of which should be in a management role.
• Working knowledge of nursing home regulations and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Must have the ability to relate positively to residents, their families, employees, and the community at large with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off starting day one.
• Career development opportunities.

If you are a dedicated and compassionate LPN looking to make a positive impact in the lives of seniors, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position at Homestead Health Care.