Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Signature HealthCARE, LLC•Bardstown, KY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Signature HealthCARE at Colonial Rehab & Wellness Center is a 69-bed facility providing services from short-term rehabilitation to traditional long-term care. The organization focuses on resident-centered healthcare, personalized spirituality, and quality-of-life initiatives, with integrated services across multiple states. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct nursing care to residents, supports their daily living needs, and helps ensure their comfort, dignity, and safety. The role includes monitoring residents, maintaining clinical documentation, contributing to individualized care plans, and coordinating care transitions. The LPN also supervises nursing assistants and medication aides during the assigned shift, participates in quality and education activities, and performs other duties assigned by the Director of Nursing or designee.

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 (EHR) systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to residents, 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 and observe 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 in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with 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.