Lead LPN — Skilled Nursing & Patient Care

Signature HealthCARE KY, Lexington; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) & Roth 401(k)

PTO & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Debt Assistance

Uniform Allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Signature HealthCARE KY, Lexington is seeking an LPN/LVN for full-time opportunities across our Lexington area facilities. You will provide direct nursing care, manage medications, and support residents with ADLs in a compassionate long-term care setting.

The role includes supervising nursing assistants, conducting accurate documentation, and assisting with care plans alongside an interdisciplinary team. A current LPN/LVN license and CPR/BLS certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current, active LPN/LVN license in the state of practice.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Minimum one (1) year of clinical nursing experience; long-term care experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents, including medication administration, wound care, and skilled nursing procedures.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) and ensure comfort, dignity, and safety at all times.
• Supervise and direct nursing assistants and medication aides during the assigned shift in accordance with facility policies and regulations, as applicable.
• Monitor and observe residents' physical and emotional status; notify the attending physician and responsible party of any change in condition.
• Develop, implement, and review individualized resident care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation per facility policy and procedure.
• Coordinate resident admissions, transfers, and discharges according to established procedures.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, staff education, and regulatory surveys as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or designee.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Medication administration

Documentation skills

EHR systems familiarity

Microsoft Office

Clinical observation

Communication skills

Education

LPN/LVN license

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

EHR software

Job description

Signature HealthCARE KY, Lexington is seeking an LPN/LVN for full-time opportunities across our Lexington area facilities. You will provide direct nursing care, manage medications, and support residents with ADLs in a compassionate long-term care setting.

The role includes supervising nursing assistants, conducting accurate documentation, and assisting with care plans alongside an interdisciplinary team. A current LPN/LVN license and CPR/BLS certification are preferred.