Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Schilling Gardens Memory Care•Collierville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care, supports resident wellness, and collaborates with caregivers and leadership to ensure safe, compliant, resident-centered care in an Assisted Living community. The nurse works with physicians, pharmacies, other healthcare providers, community leadership, and a Regional Nurse Consultant while following state guidelines, facility policies, and established best practices. The role combines autonomy and teamwork and involves building relationships with residents, families, and healthcare partners. The LPN supports a culture of caring, accountability, and excellence, and helps promote residents’ quality of life in a safe, respectful, home-like environment. The role may also be known as Assisted Living Nurse, Wellness Nurse (LPN), Memory Care Nurse (LPN), or Resident Care Nurse.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, caregivers, and healthcare partners.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Passion for senior care and resident advocacy.
Alignment with Americare’s mission, values, and culture.
Desire to contribute to a positive, caring community environment.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and assist with resident transfers as needed.
Ability to push, pull, and maneuver up to 100 lbs., including resident mobility assistance.
Ability 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 in accordance with state regulations and facility policies.
Support and guide caregiving staff to promote consistent, high-quality care.
Assist with resident assessments, care planning, and ongoing monitoring of changes in condition.
Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
Maintain professional relationships with physicians, office staff, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers.
Collaborate with the Regional Nurse Consultant and community leadership to support clinical best practices.
Support orientation and training of care team members as needed.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Promote a safe, respectful, and home-like environment for residents.
Uphold Americare’s Mission, Vision, Home Town Hospitality philosophy, and F.A.M.I.L.Y. Values.