Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

MEMORY CARE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

At Hillside Terrace, our nurses are valued, respected, and empowered to make a real difference in residents’ lives. As Floor Nurse, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring residents receive high-quality care while fostering independence, comfort, and a genuine quality of life. If you are a skilled, compassionate LPN who thrives in a collaborative environment while having meaningful autonomy, this is the role for you! This specific position we are hiring for is once a week, every Monday in our 24 bed locked Memory Care building. All of our nurses are expected to assist our RCAS in providing quality of care, ensuring all residents hands on care is delivered by either the RCAS or the Nurse on-duty. Our philosophy of care is a "hands-on approach" by all of our team members not just our RCAS!

About the Role

Hillside Nurses administer medications and treatments, and supervise our team of Resident Care Aides (RCAs) and handle all resident and building emergencies. You will ensure that resident care assignments are implemented effectively, monitor resident status, and collaborate with healthcare teams to adjust services as needed. Your role will have a direct impact on residents’ health, safety, and overall well-being, and will provide them with the supportive and homelike environment they deserve.

What You’ll Do

• Assess residents’ health status and needs, ensuring resident individualized service care plans are carried through
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
• Monitor and document resident progress, reporting changes to the healthcare team
• Educate residents and families about acute and chronic conditions
• Supervise RCAs on shift, ensuring tasks are completed timely, safely and effectively
• Assist RCAS in hands on care to ensure resident bed time routines remain consistent
• Oversee all Assisted Living residents’ safety and overall well-being
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the highest quality of care

Required Qualifications

• Valid LPN license in Michigan (or pending verification/NCLEX completion)
• Completion of an accredited LPN program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Physical stamina to stand and walk throughout the shift
• Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks efficiently
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking for evaluating resident responses to treatments
• Leadership skills to supervise and support care staff effectively
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Assisted Living, Memory Care, or long-term care settings
• Advanced certifications or specialized training in senior care

Schedule

• Part time 12hour weekly shift: 5:30Pm-6:00Am every Monday
  

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Competitive Contracted Temp pay
• Free meals during shift
  

Why Hillside?

At Hillside Terrace, nurses are central to our mission. We empower you to make clinical decisions, supervise with confidence, and contribute to a caring, vibrant community. We invite you to join our team and make a lasting impact on residents’ lives.
Every Monday 5:30pm-6:00am 12 hour shift