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Charge Nurse – RN/LPN

The Orchards at Big Rapids$37–$45/hrBig Rapids, MIFull & Part TimePosted 3w ago
  • $7,500 sign-on bonus
  • LPN / LVN license

About the job

The Orchards at Big Rapids is seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our team as Charge Nurses. We are looking for dependable, compassionate nurses who are committed to providing quality care and creating a positive experience for our residents.

Pay

$37.00–$45.00/hour

  • LPN: Starting at $37.00/hour, with higher rates based on experience
  • RN: Starting at $40.00/hour, with higher rates based on experience
  • Additional shift differentials and shift pickup incentives may apply

Schedule

Full-time and part-time opportunities available.

  • Day Shift: 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
  • Night Shift: 6:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.
  • Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide nursing care to residents in accordance with physician orders, care plans, facility policies, and applicable nursing standards
  • Administer medications and treatments and accurately document care provided
  • Monitor residents for changes in condition and promptly report and respond to concerns
  • Complete nursing assessments and documentation appropriate to licensure and assigned responsibilities
  • Assist with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges
  • Communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, and members of the interdisciplinary care team
  • Provide direction and support to CNAs and other nursing staff as assigned
  • Respond appropriately to changes in resident condition and emergency situations
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Follow infection prevention, safety, confidentiality, and resident-rights requirements
  • Assist with unit operations and assume charge responsibilities as assigned and appropriate to licensure

Qualifications

  • Current Michigan RN or LPN license in good standing
  • Graduate of an approved nursing program
  • Previous skilled nursing or long-term care experience preferred, but not required
  • Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus for eligible positions

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • 401(k)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Shift Differentials
  • Shift Pickup Bonuses

Join The Orchards at Big Rapids

Whether you're an experienced nurse or looking for an opportunity to grow your career in long-term care, we invite you to apply and learn more about joining our team.

From The Orchards at Big Rapids's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About The Orchards at Big Rapids

The Orchards at Big Rapids is a 100 (source: Medicare Care Compare: The Orchards at Big Rapids, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in Big Rapids, MI, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: The Orchards at Big Rapids

Based in Big Rapids, MIHires in MichiganPay on its listings: 83.3% of its open jobs state an hourly rate

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