Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Find a Rewarding Career at Friends Homes Now Hiring Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Friends Homes! Position Details: 8 and 12 hour shift options available Why Friends Homes? Friends Homes is a Life Plan Community committed to providing exceptional care and meaningful connections for older adults across all levels of service. We foster a supportive, faith-based environment where team members are valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference every day. Whether you’re providing direct care, supporting wellness and engagement, or serving behind the scenes, your work at Friends Homes is part of something greater—a mission-driven community built on compassion, dignity, and teamwork. What You’ll Do: As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Friends Homes, you will provide compassionate and professional care to our residents in a long-term care setting. You’ll help foster a homelike atmosphere while ensuring clinical excellence in accordance with state regulations and community standards. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Administer and document medications and treatments per physician orders Take and record vital signs and observe/report changes in resident conditions Provide direct care and assist with resident ADLs as needed Respond to emergency and health-related calls from residentsSupervise and direct Certified Nursing Assistants, including shift assignments and care coordination Participate in physician rounds, care planning, and interdisciplinary meetings Transcribe and follow through with new orders, maintain accurate MARs and resident charts Support a culture of resident choice and dignity by participating in community engagement initiatives Participate in on-call rotation and assist in staffing during call-outs Promote and maintain professional relationships with residents, families, and team members Maintain compliance with infection control and safety standards Complete incident reports, assist in quality improvement, and attend required in-services Requirements: Current North Carolina LPN license Minimum 1–2 years of LPN experience (long-term care preferred) Current CPR certification (American Heart Association standards or equivalent) Strong clinical documentation and medication administration skills Ability to lift, transfer, and assist residents with mobility needs Team-oriented mindset and positive communication skills Willingness to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays Preferred: Experience working in a Life Plan Community or similar senior care environment Familiarity with person-centered care and the Household Model of long-term care Physical & Environmental Requirements: Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and assist with resident transfers Ability to lift over 50 lbs with support (e.g., using lifts or team assists) Frequent bending, reaching, pushing/pulling carts and wheelchairs Work environment is indoors with occasional exposure to medical equipment, resident needs, and active environments This position has direct exposure risks requiring Universal Precautions (Category I/II) Perks & Benefits for YOU: At Friends Homes, we care for our team like family. All team members enjoy access to: Discounted meals from select on-site venues Access to employee gyms and indoor pool Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance Insurance options for family members Disability and life insurance coverage Multiple spending account options (e.g., FSA) 401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Annual Leave (PAL) Access to earned wages before payday Employee scholarship opportunities Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discounted tickets and local perks Fun employee events throughout the year A faith-based, mission-driven community with a strong team spirit! Join a compassionate team where your work truly matters. If you’re a dedicated LPN who values teamwork, excellence, and enhancing the lives of older adults—Friends Homes wants you! Friends Homes is a non-profit organization that is focused on achieving its mission. If you are a compassionate and service-oriented person, we would love to have you on our team. We offer numerous fulfilling opportunities with excellent benefits in a supportive, family-oriented environment. With over 400 full and part-time positions available across our two campuses, we are sure you will find a role that suits your skills and interests. Friends Homes is committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of their backgrounds. We encourage you to explore our current openings and apply online for consideration. This link leads to the machine-readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and include negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and health care providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researcher, regulators, and application developers to access and analyze data more easily. #J-18808-Ljbffr