LVN​/LPN - Long Term Care; LTC); Nights

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to oversee daily unit clinical operations and deliver direct, high-quality patient care in a long-term care / skilled nursing facility setting. Working under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor and Director of Nursing, you will manage medication administration, complete treatments, supervise nursing assistants (LNAs/CNAs), carry out physician orders, and ensure a safe, regulatory-compliant environment.

• Direct Patient Care & Clinical Monitoring: Observe resident health status, receive and give comprehensive shift hand-off reports, and immediately notify supervisors and physicians of significant physical or mental changes.
• Medication & Treatment Administration: Safely administer medications and treatments using electronic MARs/TARs. Perform complex wound care (including wound vacs), administer oxygen therapy, and oversee G-tube/J-tube enteral feedings.
• Unit Leadership & Staff Supervision: Direct and delegate care to direct-care nursing assistants (LNAs/CNAs), ensuring adherence to scope of practice, infection control protocols, and unit cleanliness standards.
• Physician Orders & Rounds: Accurately transcribe and carry out physician orders. Accompany physicians on resident rounds to facilitate medical updates and 60-day care plan reviews.
• Admissions & Family Communication: Complete clinical documentation for admissions, discharges, and transfers. Communicate directly with family members regarding resident updates, care plans, and treatment consents.
• Controlled Substances & Compliance: Maintain strict compliance with state and federal regulations regarding the handling, storage, and change-of-shift counting of controlled substances.

• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of recent LPN nursing experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting [Required].
• Licensure: Active State LPN License or active Compact LPN equivalent [Required].
• Certifications:
  • Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) [Required].
  • IV Therapy Certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start) [Required].
• Flexibility & Preferred Background: Willingness to float across clinical units as needed [Required]. Prior travel assignment experience and background in rural/small facility care [Highly Preferred].