Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) FT NIGHTS

Signature HealthCARE, LLC•Chapel Hill, NC

About The Position

Signature HealthCARE of Chapel Hill is a 108-bed facility providing services ranging from short-term rehabilitation to traditional long-term care. The organization describes its mission as delivering resident-centered healthcare, personalized spirituality, and quality-of-life initiatives. Its services span skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted and memory care, and home-based care. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct nursing care to residents and helps ensure their comfort, dignity, and safety. The role also includes supervising nursing assistants and medication aides during the assigned shift, monitoring residents’ condition, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, and completing clinical documentation. This is a full-time night position scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

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 record 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, as applicable and in accordance with facility policies and regulations.
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 with the interdisciplinary team.
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation according to facility policies and procedures.
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.