Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 7pm-7am

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our 7:00 PM–7:00 AM shift to provide high-quality nursing care to our residents while supporting and guiding the nursing assistants assigned to the overnight shift.

This role is ideal for an LPN who is dependable, confident working during overnight hours, and committed to maintaining a safe, calm, and resident-centered environment.

As an LPN, you will play an important role in ensuring our residents receive safe, compassionate, and consistent care in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.

What You’ll Do

• Provide direct nursing care to residents throughout the 7:00 PM–7:00 AM shift.

• Oversee and support nursing assistants assigned to your unit or shift.

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to nursing staff while coordinating resident care needs throughout the night.

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physicians.

• Monitor residents for changes in condition and respond promptly to concerns or emergencies.

• Complete accurate and timely nursing documentation, including progress notes, physician orders, admissions, transfers, discharges, and incident reports.

• Receive and transcribe physician orders and communicate changes in resident condition as appropriate.

• Perform nursing procedures within the LPN scope of practice, including catheter care, tube feedings, dressing changes, ostomy care, specimen collection, range-of-motion exercises, and other ordered treatments.

• Provide IV and IV-site care as permitted by state regulations, licensure, training, and facility policy.

• Receive report at the beginning of the shift and provide a thorough report to the incoming day-shift team to ensure continuity of care.

• Communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, nursing leadership, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

• Help maintain a quiet, safe, respectful, and comfortable overnight environment for residents.

• Ensure nursing staff follow established safety procedures and infection-control practices.

• Protect resident privacy and maintain confidentiality of all resident and health information.

• Report incidents, concerns, or suspected inappropriate disclosure of resident information in accordance with facility policy.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Current, unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the applicable state.

• Current CPR certification.

• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work independently when needed.

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with residents, families, and team members.

• Ability to provide leadership and support to nursing assistants throughout the overnight shift.

• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

• Knowledge of nursing practices, documentation requirements, and regulations applicable to senior living or long-term care.

• Long-term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, or senior living experience is preferred, but not required.

• A dependable, team-oriented attitude with a genuine commitment to excellent resident care.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to move throughout the community during the shift and perform the physical functions associated with resident care. The employee must be able to safely push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds and may be required to assist residents during emergency situations. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join Our Team?

Our overnight nurses play an essential role in providing residents with comfort, safety, and continuity of care throughout the night. We are looking for team members who are dependable, compassionate, support one another, and take pride in creating an environment where residents can thrive.

If you are an LPN looking for a 7:00 PM–7:00 AM opportunity where your skills and commitment can make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.