Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About The Position
Americare Senior Living is seeking a flexible, compassionate Support Nurse to provide direct resident care and short-term clinical support across its Assisted Living communities. The nurse supports continuity of care, staff supervision, and resident well-being during periods of transition, coverage needs, or additional support. Under the direction of senior leadership, the nurse helps maintain a home-like, person-centered environment and ensures residents’ physical, psychological, and social needs are met. Assignments may involve travel to multiple communities and overnight stays. The role may also be known as Support Nurse, Float Nurse, Assisted Living Support Nurse, Interim Nurse, Travel Nurse, or Resident Care Support Nurse. The position is listed as full-time, Monday through Friday, with day shifts. Pay is $31.25 to $33.65, with mileage and hotel reimbursement; overtime is eligible, and there is no on-call requirement.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
- Maintain current state registration and required continuing education.
- Strong clinical judgment and adaptability.
- Ability to supervise staff and work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for senior care and resident-centered service.
- Alignment with Americare’s mission, values, and culture.
- Flexibility to support multiple communities as needed.
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs. and assist with resident transfers as needed.
- Able to push, pull, and maneuver up to 100 lbs., including resident mobility assistance.
- Able to maneuver resident wheelchairs weighing up to 350 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in assisted living, memory care, or long-term care.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to residents during short-term assignments.
- Support a home-like, person-centered care environment.
- Supervise and support caregiving staff to meet residents’ physical, psychological, and social needs.
- Assist with resident assessments, care planning, and monitoring changes in condition.
- Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Collaborate with community leadership and senior leadership during assigned support periods.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Promote resident dignity, safety, and quality of life.
- Uphold Americare’s Mission, Vision, Home Town Hospitality philosophy, and F.A.M.I.L.Y. Values.
- Travel to support multiple communities as needed, including some overnight stays.
Benefits
- Competitive paid time off plan.
- Daily access to wages.
- Complimentary meals while working.
- Tuition assistance.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Annual wage increases based on performance.
- 401(k) plan with company contributions.
- Mileage and hotel reimbursement for travel.
- Overtime eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
