Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Nights

Signature HealthCARE, LLC•Memphis, TN

12d

About The Position

Signature HealthCARE of Memphis is a 140-bed facility offering services from short-term rehabilitation to traditional long-term care. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct nursing care to residents, supports their comfort, dignity, and safety, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on individualized care plans. The role also supervises nursing assistants and medication aides during the assigned shift, completes clinical documentation, coordinates transitions of care, and participates in quality assurance, staff education, and regulatory surveys as needed. The position is for nights. Weekend work may be included. The organization describes its culture as grounded in Learning, Spirituality, and Intra-preneurship, and offers opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Requirements

Current, active LPN/LVN license in the state of practice.
Minimum one year of clinical nursing experience.
Strong clinical observation, medication administration, and documentation skills.
Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and exercise sound clinical judgment.
Familiarity with electronic health records systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is preferred.
Long-term care experience is preferred.
Experience in a supervisory or charge nurse role is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care, including medication administration, wound care, and skilled nursing procedures.
Assist residents with activities of daily living and ensure their comfort, dignity, and safety.
Supervise and direct nursing assistants and medication aides during the assigned shift in accordance with facility policies and regulations, as applicable.
Monitor residents’ physical and emotional status and notify the attending physician and responsible party of changes in condition.
Develop, implement, and review individualized resident care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation according to facility policy and procedure.
Coordinate resident admissions, transfers, and discharges according to established procedures.
Participate in quality assurance activities, staff education, and regulatory surveys as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or designee.