Dementia Care LPN

American Senior Communities; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401(k)

FSA program

Free life insurance

PTO exchange for pay

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

American Senior Communities is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for Dementia Care at Washington Healthcare Center. This full-time evening and night shift opportunity focuses on compassionate memory-care nursing and building meaningful connections with residents.

You will assess, document changes, manage medications, and collaborate with the care team to deliver exceptional geriatric care. Indiana LPN licensure and dedication to CARE values are required.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Licensed Practical Nurse license in Indiana.
• Proficient medication management skills.
• Ability to conduct thorough assessments and accurately document changes in resident condition.
• Strong passion for geriatric nursing and commitment to senior care excellence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop meaningful relationships by learning residents' life stories and backgrounds.
• Utilize nursing skills to promote residents' physical and psychosocial well-being.
• Collaborate with nursing and facility teams to ensure coordinated dementia care.
• Support a caring and engaging atmosphere and promote teamwork.

Skills

Supportive Presence

Leadership

Collaboration

Teamwork

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license (Indiana)

Job description

Dementia Care LPN Opportunity at Washington Healthcare Center

Full-time evening and night shift hours available!

Candidate must be Licensed Practical Nurse and have experience in dementia / memory care.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) , you will have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships by learning about the life stories of our residents and staff. Each day, our nurses utilize their nursing skills to promote the physical and psychosocial well-being of the residents, leading to a rewarding sense of fulfillment and satisfaction.

Skills Needed:

• Supportive Presence: Create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for our residents.
• Leadership: Promote teamwork within the care team to exceed the needs of our residents.
• Collaboration: With nursing and other facility teams to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Teamwork: The ability to work towards a common goal of excellent care for our residents.
• Interpersonal Communication: Support a respectful and positive work environment.

Requirements:

• Current and valid Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state of Indiana.
• Proficient medication management skills.
• Ability to conduct thorough assessments and accurately document changes in resident condition.
• Strong passion for geriatric nursing and commitment to senior care excellence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff. Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence

Benefits and perks include:

• Competitive Compensation: Access your earnings before payday. Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs and more.
• Health & Wellness: Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance. Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, as well as Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace and Personalized Wellness Coaching.
• Life in Balance: Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO. Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
• Career Growth: Access to preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global, financial assistance for continuing education, company sponsored scholarship programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Team Culture: C.A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of Seniors across Indiana. Celebrate the hard work you and your team put in each day through employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.
• *Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

About American Senior Communities

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., but they are also our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

American Senior Communities has proudly served our customers since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Team members within each of our 100+ American Senior Communities take great pride in our Hoosier hospitality roots, and it is ingrained in everything we do. As leaders in senior care, we are not just doing a job but following a calling.