Compassionate LPN for Assisted Living — Growth & Benefits

Benchmark Senior Living; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Discounted meals

Paid training

Referral bonus

Wellness programs

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation & PTO

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver nursing care in a warm, home-like environment for our residents in Meriden/Connecticut. You will join a dedicated team and contribute to high-quality care and community support.

The role emphasizes assessing residents, coordinating with care teams, and mentoring aides. A state LPN license, CPR certification, and 1–2 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current state license as an LPN and CPR certification.
• Graduate of an approved LPN program (per state requirements).
• Minimum of 1–2 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Experience with the elderly in a paid or volunteer role is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents residents’ status.
• Observes and reports significant changes in resident health to the care team per state regulations.
• Directs and supervises daily work assignments of the Resident Care Assistants.
• Mentors Lead Resident Care Assistants in all aspects of their job.
• Coordinates care needs with community providers via case management process.
• Balances service demands with resident independence.
• Recognizes and reports elder abuse or exploitation per state regulations.
• Responds to emergencies and uses personal emergency response systems.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

LPN program graduate

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver nursing care in a warm, home-like environment for our residents in Meriden/Connecticut. You will join a dedicated team and contribute to high-quality care and community support.

The role emphasizes assessing residents, coordinating with care teams, and mentoring aides. A state LPN license, CPR certification, and 1–2 years of experience are preferred.