Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct, quality clinical care to residents and supervises the nursing assistants working with residents assigned to each unit. The nurse observes and evaluates residents’ physical and emotional status, provides holistic care within the scope of the LPN license, and responds to changes in residents’ conditions and emergency situations. The role also includes monitoring medication and medical-supply inventory, completing administrative and clinical documentation, and reporting occupational exposures in accordance with facility policies. A weekend option is available for nurses who work a minimum of two 8-hour or 12-hour shifts every weekend. Those shifts earn an additional $5.00 per hour for work performed between 6 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Monday. The position is located at The Legacy at English Station in Louisville, Kentucky.
Requirements
- Maintain a current, valid state LPN license.
- Hold current, valid CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Visit residents on the assigned unit daily to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status.
- Notify the charge nurse, physician, and/or Director of Nursing of changes in a resident’s condition.
- Identify resident problems and emergency situations and initiate immediate lifesaving measures when a physician is absent.
- Provide holistic care to residents within the scope of the LPN license.
- Assist in monitoring inventory of medications, medical supplies, and equipment to ensure adequate supplies are available.
- Complete administrative duties and documentation, including medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting.
- Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals according to facility policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including free virtual doctor visits; coverage starts within the first 30 days.
- Weekly pay and regular quarterly wage increases.
- HSA with company match, Dependent Care account, LSA, and 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and fully paid parental leave.
- No-cost LGBTQIA+ support and gender-affirming care coordination.
- Tuition and student loan assistance for education, certifications, and student loan repayment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
