Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Contact information Name Gina Pope Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Description Serve With Skill. Lead With Compassion. Build a Legacy. At Legacy Senior Living, nursing is more than a clinical task list-it's a calling to honor, respect, and serve the Greatest Generation. As an LPN, you will combine hands-on clinical excellence with heartfelt connection, ensuring every resident receives the dignified, person-centered care that defines our mission. Your Mission as an LPN You'll be the clinical anchor on your shift-coordinating care, guiding nursing assistants, and keeping families informed, all while fostering an atmosphere of warmth and calm. Your decisions and your presence set the tone for resident safety, comfort, and trust. What You'll Do Clinical Care & Medication Management Administer medications, treatments, and physician-ordered procedures in full compliance with state regulations and Legacy protocols Maintain accurate narcotic counts and resolve any discrepancies immediately with the Nursing Supervisor Complete focused assessments and monitor residents' physical, mental, and emotional status-promptly reporting changes to the Director of Nursing (DON) Documentation & Care Planning Chart thoroughly and on time, reflecting care provided, resident response, and alignment with care plans Update and follow physician orders, diet modifications, and therapy recommendations; flag inconsistencies for review Handle administrative tasks such as medical forms, evaluations, and incident reports with precision and confidentiality Direct and mentor nursing assistants, ensuring daily assignments are clear and executed to Legacy's standards Communicate shift priorities, resident updates, and schedule adjustments at change-of-shift huddles Foster a supportive, collaborative environment-the calm center residents and teammates rely on Resident Experience & Engagement Create an atmosphere of warmth and personal interest; greet residents by name and celebrate their stories Encourage and coordinate resident participation in activities, therapy sessions, and worship services Serve as a trusted liaison to families, answering questions and providing timely updates Safety, Sanitation & Supplies Monitor supply levels; restock and reorder to keep care seamless and efficient Ensure resident rooms, treatment areas, and common spaces remain clean, safe, and infection-controlled What You Bring Current LPN license in good standing with the state board of nursing Previous clinical experience in senior living, skilled nursing, or acute care preferred Strong medication-administration and documentation skills Natural leadership-able to guide, teach, and uplift nursing assistants Calm under pressure, organized with shifting priorities, and dedicated to resident dignity Why Legacy? 401(k) with company match, PTO, and paid holidays A culture grounded in servant leadership, faith, and respect Lead With Compassion. Practice With Excellence. Join Our Legacy. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN training program and possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in our state. Prior experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility. Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies. Must have the ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to lift, push, pull or move 50 lbs on a regular basis and 100 lbs occasionally. It is highly likely that while performing functions assigned to this position, you will be exposed to blood or body fluid Summary The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct nursing care and support to the residents in accordance with our company's established policies, nursing procedures and team standards, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. #J-18808-Ljbffr