Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Resident Care & Clinical Duties

• Provide direct patient care, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility.

• Monitor residents’ physical and emotional well-being and report changes in condition to the RN or physician.

• Perform and document vital signs, weight checks, and skin assessments.

• Administer medications (oral, topical, injectable, inhaled) per physician orders.

• Provide wound care, dressing changes, and preventive skin care.

• Collect specimens for laboratory testing and report abnormal results.

• Assist with oxygen therapy, catheters, feeding tubes, IVs (as permitted by state regulations), and dialysis-related observations.

Supervision & Delegation

• Supervise and direct CNAs in daily resident care activities.

• Ensure adherence to care plans and proper documentation.

• Perform skin observations during showers and pre/post-dialysis and report abnormalities to the RN.

• Provide guidance, feedback, and support to CNAs.

Documentation & Communication

• Accurately document all care, observations, and resident status changes in the medical record.

• Participate in shift handoff reports to ensure continuity of care.

• Communicate effectively with RNs, providers, residents, and designated representatives.

Care Planning & Team Collaboration

• Assist with reviewing and updating care plans under RN supervision.

• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences.

• Implement care interventions in accordance with care plans and physician orders.

Emergency Response & Advocacy

• Recognize and respond to medical emergencies (falls, seizures, respiratory or cardiac distress) with prompt RN notification.

• Assist with CPR and first aid as required.

• Promote dignity, respect, and resident rights in all care activities.

• Active LPN license in good standing

• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or veteran care preferred

• Strong clinical, supervisory, and documentation skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment

• CPR certification required

Work Schedule & Pay Information

• Holiday work: Required only at the request of the employer and paid at straight time

• Overtime: Authorized only at the request of the employer and paid at the overtime rate

Shifts:
Day : 7:30 am to 4:00pm 
Evening 3:30pm - 12:00am
Night : 11:30pm to 8AM