Assisted Living LPN

Absaroka Senior Living; Cody (WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional development and training

Opportunities for career advancement

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Absaroka Senior Living Center in Cody, Wyoming seeks a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our nursing team. You will provide direct patient care, administer medications, monitor residents, and supervise CNAs within a collaborative clinical environment.

The role emphasizes communication, safety, and adherence to care plans, with opportunities for professional growth in a resident-focused setting at Absaroka.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
• Current, active Wyoming LPN license in good standing
• Current CPR/BLS certification per facility policy
• Long-term care or geriatric nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care per individualized care plans and orders
• Administer medications and treatments safely within scope of practice
• Supervise, delegate to, and support CNAs and other nursing staff
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and communicate changes promptly
• Collaborate with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary team to coordinate resident care
• Conduct rounds to monitor care delivery and resident safety

Skills

Nursing skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Medication administration

Clinical oversight

Education

Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program

Wyoming LPN license in good standing

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Absaroka Senior Living Center | Cody, Wyoming

Why Join Absaroka Senior Living Center?

At Absaroka Senior Living Center, joining our team means more than accepting a position—it means becoming part of a healthcare team that values your clinical expertise, supports your professional growth, and recognizes the meaningful impact you make in the lives of our residents every day.

• Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment


• Opportunities for advancement and career development


• Leadership that values and listens to staff


• Meaningful work where you directly impact resident outcomes

Sign-On Bonus

Sign-on bonus available for eligible positions. Eligibility requirements, payment schedule, and additional details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Position Overview

Absaroka Senior Living Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our nursing team. This position is ideal for a nurse who takes pride in providing exceptional resident care while contributing to a collaborative and professional clinical environment.

As an LPN, you will provide direct nursing care, administer medications and treatments, monitor resident conditions, supervise and support nursing assistants, and communicate changes in condition to the appropriate members of the healthcare team.

You will work closely with Registered Nurses, CNAs, physicians, providers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure residents receive safe, timely, individualized, and person-centered care.

At Absaroka, our LPNs are trusted clinical professionals whose judgment, leadership, and commitment to residents are essential to the success of our nursing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans, physician/provider orders, facility policies, and established clinical standards




• Perform ongoing observation and assessment of resident conditions within the LPN scope of practice and promptly communicate significant changes to the appropriate licensed nurse or healthcare provider




• Prepare and administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions safely and accurately within authorized scope of practice




• Monitor residents for medication effectiveness, adverse reactions, changes in condition, and other clinical concerns




• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely nursing documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR)




• Implement physician/provider orders and ensure appropriate follow-up and communication




• Collaborate with physicians, Registered Nurses, CNAs, therapy, dietary, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident care




• Supervise, delegate, direct, and support CNAs and other nursing personnel consistent with applicable scope-of-practice requirements




• Conduct resident rounds to monitor care delivery, resident safety, comfort, and changes in condition




• Communicate professionally and compassionately with residents and families regarding care needs and concerns within appropriate scope




• Respond promptly to changes in condition, urgent clinical needs, and emergency situations in accordance with established protocols




• Participate in admissions, transfers, discharges, and other care transitions as assigned




• Support infection prevention and control practices, including hand hygiene, PPE, isolation precautions, and other established protocols




• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, resident safety, and clinical compliance initiatives




• Protect resident rights, dignity, privacy, preferences, and confidentiality




• Immediately report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, injuries of unknown origin, or other resident-safety concerns in accordance with facility procedures and applicable requirements




• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and Wyoming requirements, professional nursing standards, and facility policies

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program




• Current, active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing in the State of Wyoming




• Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, as required by facility policy




• Long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or geriatric nursing experience preferred




• Strong clinical observation, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities




• Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to changes in resident condition




• Ability to effectively supervise, delegate, and provide direction to nursing assistants and support personnel




• Strong medication administration and documentation skills




• Excellent written and verbal communication skills




• Ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, providers, and interdisciplinary team members




• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical environment




• Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care and positive clinical outcomes

Benefits

• Competitive pay




• Health, dental, and vision insurance




• Paid Time Off (PTO)




• Care Cash Program




• Employee Referral Bonus Program




• Professional development and training opportunities




• Opportunities for career advancement




• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Grow With Us

At Absaroka Senior Living Center, we are committed to developing our nursing professionals. Whether you are strengthening your clinical expertise, pursuing your RN, or preparing for a future nursing leadership position, we provide opportunities to expand your skills, gain valuable experience, and advance your career.

We believe developing strong nurses creates stronger teams and better outcomes for our residents.

About Us

Absaroka Senior Living Center proudly serves the Cody, Wyoming community by providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and resident-centered care.

Our mission is grounded in compassion, dignity, respect, and a commitment to making residents feel genuinely cared for. We strive to create an environment where residents receive exceptional care and employees have the support and resources necessary to succeed.

At Absaroka, our employees are valued members of the team and are empowered to make a meaningful difference every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Absaroka Senior Living Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Absaroka Senior Living Center is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring assistance should contact Human Resources.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to assist with lifting, transferring, repositioning, and supporting residents, with assistance or mechanical equipment as appropriate




• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform nursing responsibilities for extended periods




• Ability to safely operate resident-care and clinical equipment




• Ability to perform medication administration and documentation responsibilities requiring accuracy and attention to detail




• Ability to respond promptly and appropriately to changes in resident condition and emergency situations




• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation