Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PRN | Skilled Nursing Facility

TRITAL Care • Columbus, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and skilled Licensed Practical Nurses to provide quality nursing care at skilled nursing and long-term care facilities in Columbus, Georgia. The LPN provides nursing services within their scope of practice, monitors residents' health, administers authorized medications and treatments, and collaborates with registered nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support resident safety and quality of care. The role calls for clinical skill, sound judgment, effective communication, and adaptability in a fast-paced skilled nursing or long-term care environment.

This is a PRN position offering shifts based on facility staffing needs and confirmed availability; hours and shifts are not guaranteed. LPNs should be comfortable providing hands-on nursing care, managing competing priorities, documenting care accurately, and working collaboratively with nursing staff. PRN scheduling requires flexibility, reliable attendance, and commitment to accepted shifts. Specific compensation, paid time off, insurance eligibility, and other benefits will be communicated according to the applicable employment arrangement.

Requirements

• Current, active, and verifiable LPN license issued by the Georgia Board of Nursing or otherwise valid for practice in Georgia.
• Ability to provide safe nursing care within the LPN scope of practice and applicable state regulations.
• Knowledge of medication administration, treatment procedures, infection prevention, and resident safety.
• Ability to recognize changes in resident condition and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate healthcare professional.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Ability to follow physician orders, resident care plans, facility protocols, and applicable nursing regulations.
• Willingness to complete required onboarding, competency assessments, and applicable background and employment checks.
• Ability to meet the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
• Flexibility, reliable attendance, and commitment to accepted PRN shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility, nursing home, rehabilitation center, or long-term care setting.
• Experience with medication administration, wound care, treatment documentation, and monitoring residents with chronic conditions.
• Familiarity with dementia care, fall prevention, infection control, and management of residents with complex care needs.
• Experience using electronic health records and medication administration systems.
• Experience communicating with physicians, registered nurses, residents, and families regarding care needs.
• Availability for additional PRN shifts, including weekends and holidays, when needed.
• Current BLS/CPR certification if required by the facility or assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in accordance with physician orders, resident care plans, facility policies, and applicable nursing regulations.
• Administer medications and treatments within the LPN scope of practice and facility protocols.
• Monitor residents' conditions, obtain vital signs, and recognize changes in physical or mental status.
• Promptly report significant changes in resident condition to the appropriate supervising nurse or healthcare provider.
• Perform nursing assessments and observations within the scope of practice and applicable regulations.
• Assist with wound care, dressings, and other prescribed treatments as authorized and within competency.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in resident records and electronic health record systems.
• Support infection prevention, fall prevention, and other resident safety initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, registered nurses, CNAs, and other care team members.
• Participate in care planning, shift handoffs, and continuity-of-care activities as assigned.
• Monitor residents for medication effectiveness, adverse reactions, and other concerns, escalating issues promptly.
• Maintain resident privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, medication errors, injuries, and other safety concerns through appropriate channels.
• Follow facility emergency procedures and applicable reporting requirements.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling, with PRN shifts based on facility staffing needs and the candidate's availability.
• Meaningful work helping improve residents' health, comfort, safety, and quality of life.
• Collaborative work alongside nurses, nursing assistants, and other healthcare professionals.
• Clinical experience caring for residents in skilled nursing and long-term care settings.
• Additional shift opportunities may be available depending on facility needs and availability.
• Professional development through exposure to resident care, nursing documentation, and facility workflows.

What This Job Offers

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