Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Chestnut Glen Assisted Living•Saint Peters, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Americare Senior Living is seeking a flexible, compassionate Support Nurse (LPN) to provide direct resident care and short-term clinical support across Assisted Living communities. The nurse supports continuity of care and resident well-being during transitions, coverage needs, or other periods requiring additional support. Under senior leadership’s direction, the role helps maintain a home-like, person-centered environment and supervises caregiving staff to ensure residents’ physical, psychological, and social needs are met. Assignments may involve travel to multiple communities and overnight stays. The position is based at Chestnut Glen by Americare Senior Living Community in St. Peters, Missouri, which provides Assisted Living and Memory Care. The schedule is Monday through Friday on days, with some travel and overnights required. Pay is $31.25 to $33.65 per hour, with mileage and hotel reimbursement; the role is eligible for overtime and has 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.
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 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.