Embark on a meaningful journey as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-Term Care where every shift is an opportunity to elevate comfort preserve dignity and strengthen the daily lives of Petoskey Michigan you will join a closeknit community that values steady hands thoughtful presence and collaborative care. This role invites you to apply your clinical expertise in chronic disease management mobility and restorative nursing and compassionate symptom relief while building trust with residents and their families. Paired with Michigans natural beautylakeside strolls harborfront charm and fourseason splendoryour days can be professionally rewarding and personally inspiring as you witness the enduring impact of dedicated care. Imagine mornings spent preparing residents for productive days and evenings spent enjoying the serenity of northern Michigans scenic landscapes.
Location Benefits: Petoskey offers the best of a welcoming small town with access to robust regional healthcare networks outdoor recreation and a vibrant cultural scene. Manageable commutes close community ties and a focus on quality of life help you bring your best self to work. The areas stunning shoreline forests and parks provide a rejuvenating backdrop for days off and weekends helping you maintain balance while delivering exceptional LTC services. For professionals who crave variety this program also presents the opportunity to work in multiple locations across the United States expanding your clinical exposure expanding your professional network and enhancing your adaptability in diverse care environments. Across assignments youll gain insight into different facility cultures care protocols and interdisciplinary collaboration all while enjoying the unique seasonal beauty of northern Michigan.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Key responsibilities and clinical focus: As an LPN in Long-Term Care you will conduct comprehensive resident assessments monitor vital signs administer medications support wound care and ostomy needs and implement individualized care plans under the supervision of a registered nurse. Youll assist with activities of daily living manage chronic disease symptoms participate in restorative nursing and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize nutrition mobility skin integrity and falls prevention. Documentation accuracy timely communication with families and physicians and adherence to regulatory standards are essential. Youll also mentor and supervise certified nursing assistants reinforce infection control practices and contribute to a compassionate predictable routine that fosters safety dignity and engagement for residents with diverse cognitive and physical needs.
- Growth and professional development: This assignment is designed to nurture growth within longterm care. Youll have opportunities to deepen geriatric pharmacology knowledge refine care coordination skills and engage in targeted trainings that support specialty areas such as wound care palliative support and activitycentered programming. The role is structured to enable progression with pathways to expand responsibilities and pursue leadership or clinical specialization as you demonstrate dependability clinical proficiency and collaborative initiative.
- Competitive benefits and incentives: Expect competitive weekly pay in the range of $1374$1407 with guaranteed hours of 36 per addition to compensation the program offers housing assistance to help you settle comfortably at the start of the assignment a signon or completion bonus where applicable and opportunities to extend your contract if you and the facility align on goals and performance. These benefits are designed to support you holistically reducing barriers so you can focus on delivering exceptional resident care and professional satisfaction.
- Comprehensive support for traveling clinicians: You will have access to 24/7 company support throughout your travel. A dedicated travel support team provides onboarding orientation clinical resources crisis management and ridealong guidance to ensure smooth transitions between facilities. This continuous backing reinforces your confidence as you navigate new teams charts and care environments ensuring you consistently deliver highquality care even while on the move.
Company Values: Our organization is anchored in empowering staff to grow recognize professional achievement and nurture a supportive inclusive workplace. We champion ongoing education mentorship and clear career pathways that reward initiative reliability and compassionate patient advocacy. Youll join colleagues who value teamwork open communication and residentcentered care creating an environment where your contributions are seen heard and rewarded. The commitment to your wellbeing and professional development is baked into daily practice with leadership that partners with you to set goals expand your skill set and advance your career within the LTC specialty.
Call to Action: Ready to bring your expertise empathy and leadership to a setting where residents quality of life matters daily Apply now to begin a transformative assignment starting 01/13/2026 with a focus on longterm care excellence in Petoskey Michigan. This opportunity welcomes dedicated LPNs who are eager to grow explore varied care settings and impact families and communities through superior nursing care. If youve been seeking a role that honors your clinical skill and your drive for ongoing development this is your chance to join a company that values your contribution and supports your professional journey.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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About TLC Nursing
TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs LPNs CNAs and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
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- Competitive weekly pay
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