Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

At St Henry Care Community, we're building together: Smarter. Long-Term. Care. We invest in people, not just positions. Through career growth opportunities, supportive leadership, meaningful relationships, and a culture of respect and empowerment, we help our employees thrive both personally and professionally. If you're looking for a workplace where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact, you'll find it at St Henry Care Community.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team of healthcare professionals. As an LPN, you will provide direct nursing care to our residents, supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of STNAs and non-licensed personnel, and coordinate with other departments to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative Functions:

  • Direct the day-to-day functions of STNAs or other nursing personnel in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines

  • Provide discipline and evaluations of assigned STNAs and other nursing personnel

  • Meet with assigned nursing personnel to plan shifts' services, programs, and activities

• Charting and Documentation:

  • Complete and file required recordkeeping forms or charts upon resident admission, transfer, and/or discharge

  • Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign orders, progress notes, etc.

• Medication Administration:

  • Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician

  • Verify resident identity before administering medication

  • Ensure that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another resident

• Personnel Functions:

  • Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc.

  • Provide feedback and recommendations for probationary and annual employee performance evaluations for STNAs

  • Lead, educate, counsel, and discipline assigned STNAs, as necessary

• Nursing Care Functions:

  • Review resident care plans daily to ensure that appropriate care is being rendered

  • Inform the Nurse Supervisor and/or Unit Manager of any changes that need to be made on the care plan

People-Centered Rewards:

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision

• 401k with company match

• Early Pay via Tapcheck!

• Employee Perks & Discount program via NES

• PTO + Company Holidays + Floating Holidays

• $Referral Bonus Program$

• Mentorship Programs

• Internal/Upskilling Growth Opportunities

• Continued Education Loan Repayment Program powered by Clasp