Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Job Description

Job Description

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

Starting at $32 per Hour | $7,000 Sign-On Bonus

Available Shifts:

• Day shift: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends

Make a meaningful difference through skilled, compassionate nursing care.

Avalon View Health and Wellness is seeking compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurses to join our nursing team in Liberty, Missouri.

As an LPN at Avalon View, you will provide direct nursing care, monitor resident conditions, administer medications and treatments, and help coordinate care throughout your assigned shift. You will work closely with residents, families, nursing assistants, physicians, therapy professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.

At Avalon View, our mission is grounded in honesty, transparency, integrity, and unwavering compassion. We believe every resident deserves to be informed, respected, and valued. If you are an LPN who takes pride in providing attentive care, communicating clearly, and advocating for residents, we would like to meet you.

POSITION DETAILS

• Day shift: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 12-hour shifts
• Rotating weekends
• Full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities available
• Starting pay: $32 per hour
• $7,000 sign-on bonus
• $1.50 per hour shift differential from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• $2.50 per hour night-shift differential from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• $3.50 per hour weekend differential when applicable

Sign-on bonus, starting rate, and shift differentials are subject to applicable eligibility requirements and program terms.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Eligible employees may receive:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• $100 monthly company contribution to a Health Savings Account
• Daily Pay option
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times annual salary, up to $100,000
• Generous paid time off
• Personal Day benefit
• Guidance and assistance from a dedicated regional team

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing safe, efficient, and compassionate nursing care while supporting positive clinical outcomes and resident and family satisfaction.

The LPN practices within the authorized scope of the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and follows accepted professional standards, physician orders, facility policies, and applicable state and federal regulations. The LPN also assists with directing nursing care and supporting nursing personnel during the assigned shift.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide nursing care according to individualized care plans, physician orders, professional standards, and applicable regulations
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
• Complete medication administration, treatment, and clinical documentation within required timeframes
• Assess and monitor residents within the LPN’s authorized scope of practice
• Identify and promptly report changes in resident condition to the appropriate supervisor, physician, and responsible party
• Assist with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges, including required documentation
• Participate in welcoming and orienting new residents and their families to the community
• Coordinate care with nursing assistants, physicians, therapy professionals, pharmacy personnel, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Provide direction, education, and support to nursing personnel during the assigned shift
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff within the authorized scope of practice
• Accurately identify and report skin changes and follow established skin-management protocols
• Obtain and report diagnostic test results in a timely manner
• Count controlled medications at the beginning and end of each shift according to facility procedures
• Follow pharmacy procedures for ordering, receiving, administering, storing, and documenting medications
• Document incidents, accidents, adverse events, grievances, and concerns according to facility policy
• Participate in facility surveys and inspections as assigned
• Follow infection prevention, safety, quality-of-care, and restraint-reduction procedures
• Protect resident rights, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
• Respond calmly and appropriately to changes in resident condition and other clinical situations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program
• Current, active Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of Missouri
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• At least one year of skilled nursing or long-term care experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, leadership, and documentation skills
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Ability to adapt when resident needs or priorities change
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary care team
• Professional and compassionate demeanor
• Commitment to treating every resident with compassion, dignity, and respect

ABOUT AVALON VIEW

Avalon View Health and Wellness is a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and memory care community located in Liberty, Missouri. Our community includes a secured 34-bed Memory Care unit and provides care for residents with a wide range of clinical needs.

Our clinical services include skilled rehabilitation, complex wound care, IV therapy, feeding-tube care, respiratory support, cardiac care, dialysis coordination, and additional post-acute and long-term care services. We also have a full-time Wound Care Certified Nurse and work with a wound care physician who visits weekly.

Our goal is to provide consistent, high-quality care while creating a place where residents feel respected, families remain informed, and employees can take pride in making a meaningful difference.

Apply today to learn more about joining Avalon View Health and Wellness.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Avalon View Health and Wellness provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.