License Nurse 7a-7p

Gentle Care Strategies; Vincennes (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentle Care Strategies is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality nursing care in a long-term care setting in Vincennes, Indiana. You will administer medications, monitor residents, document care, and supervise nursing assistants.

This role requires an accredited practical nursing program graduate, an active LPN license in Indiana, strong clinical and communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Strong clinical, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care according to resident care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately.
• Monitor residents and report changes to physicians, families, and nursing leadership.
• Complete nursing notes, physician orders, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as needed.
• Supervise and support nursing assistants during assigned shifts.
• Follow infection-control, safety, confidentiality, and residents' rights requirements.
• Participate in staff training, care planning, and quality-assurance activities.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting. The LPN will administer medications and treatments, monitor residents' conditions, maintain accurate documentation, and supervise nursing assistants.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care according to resident care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately.
• Monitor residents and report changes to physicians, families, and nursing leadership.
• Complete nursing notes, physician orders, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as needed.
• Supervise and support nursing assistants during assigned shifts.
• Follow infection-control, safety, confidentiality, and residents' rights requirements.
• Participate in staff training, care planning, and quality-assurance activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current, valid LPN license in the state of employment.
• Knowledge of long-term care nursing practices and regulations.
• Strong clinical, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, physicians, and staff.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and meet the physical demands of the role.