What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Resthaven?
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
*Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for Full-Time & $5,000 for Part-Time
At Resthaven, we believe care is more than a profession — it’s a calling. Since 1945, we have remained committed to serving older adults with compassion, dignity, excellence, and faith-centered purpose.
As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization, we’re dedicated to enriching lives — both for those we serve and those who serve alongside us. Whether you’re looking to grow your career or find a more supportive and purpose-driven workplace, you’ll find it here. We’ll help you learn, support your success, and surround you with people who believe in service, community, respect, and making a meaningful difference every day.
Pay Range
$28 - $32.44 Shift Differential Hero Pay
Employment Type & Schedule
- Full-Time: 7:00pm - 7:00am
- Full-Time: 11:00pm - 7:00am
- Part-Time: 7:00am - 11am or 7:00pm - 11pm
- PRN All Shifts
Why Join Resthaven?
✔ A supportive and mission-driven work culture
✔ Opportunities for growth, leadership, and development
✔ A chance to make a real impact in the lives of residents every day
✔ Opportunities for growth, leadership, and development
✔ A chance to make a real impact in the lives of residents every day
✔ NOMI health insurance network with zero co-pay, deductible or co-insurance expense
Essential Responsibilities - LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
As a valued LPN, you will provide compassionate, high-quality care while supporting resident wellness, safety, and dignity in a collaborative long-term care environment.
- Provide direct nursing care and implement individualized resident care plans
- Administer medications, treatments, and pain management interventions safely and accurately
- Monitor resident health status, including assessments, skin integrity, wound care, and vital signs
- Observe, assess, document, and promptly report changes in resident condition
- Execute physician orders accurately and within required timeframes
- Maintain accurate electronic health record (EHR) documentation and clinical charting
- Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and all State and Federal healthcare regulations
- Respond effectively to urgent and emergent resident care situations using sound clinical judgment
- Communicate clearly and professionally with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Lead, delegate, and support CNA and clinical support staff while fostering teamwork and accountability
- Assist with staffing coverage and provide unit support as needed
- Deliver comprehensive shift reports to ensure continuity of care
- Provide exceptional resident-centered customer service by exceeding resident and family expectations
- Float between units based on operational and resident care needs
What Makes You a Great Fit
Successful LPN candidates bring strong clinical expertise, compassionate care, and a commitment to excellence in resident-centered nursing.
- Communicate with professionalism, empathy, and cultural sensitivity
- Build positive, collaborative relationships with residents, families, and team members
- Demonstrate strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills
- Remain organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced healthcare setting
- Work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary nursing team
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
- Are proficient with electronic documentation systems and healthcare technology
- Are committed to continuous professional development and quality care improvement
Education, Training, Experience
- High school diploma or GED required
- Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) nursing program
- Successful completion of State Board of Nursing licensure examination
- Previous LPN/RN nursing experience preferred, ideally in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, or senior care.
- Experience working with geriatric or elderly populations preferred
- Must maintain all continuing education requirements to keep nursing licensure active and in good standing
- Participates in ongoing learning, professional development, and required in-service training
Required Licenses, Registration, and/or Certifications
- Current, active Michigan Board of Nursing License as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Physical Requirements
This is an active, hands-on nursing role requiring physical stamina and mobility.
Candidates must be able to:
- Stand, walk, bend, stoop, lift, push, and pull throughout the shift
- Assist residents with mobility and activities of daily living as needed
- Safely lift up to 50 pounds
- Operate mechanical lifts and clinical equipment safely and effectively
- Maintain visual acuity and physical stamina necessary to deliver quality resident care
Salary : $28 - $32