Licensed Practical Nurse

Kirkwood by the River; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkwood by the River in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time, on-site role across Assisted Living, Memory Care, Rehab, and Skilled Nursing. You will administer medications, monitor residents, document care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, person-centered care.

The successful candidate will have an Alabama LPN license, strong clinical skills, and a passion for geriatric care within a community-oriented setting that values

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in Alabama.
• Proven clinical skills in medication administration and vital sign monitoring.
• Experience or interest in geriatric nursing, assisted living, memory care, rehab, or skilled nursing environments.
• Effective communication with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Commitment to person-centered care and resident dignity.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and assist residents safely.
• Basic computer literacy and comfort with electronic health record systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments.
• Monitor residents' vital signs and document accurately.
• Report changes in residents’ conditions to the interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, physicians and caregivers to implement care plans.
• Support rehabilitation goals and promote resident safety and comfort.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as needed.
• Provide education to residents and families.
• Support infection control and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Time management

Resident safety awareness

Cultural sensitivity

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Company Description

Kirkwood by the River is a life plan senior living community located in Birmingham, Alabama, offering Independent Living cottages and apartments, Assisted Living, Memory Care Assisted Living, Short-term Rehab, and Skilled Nursing. Residents enjoy independent, active lifestyles with seamless access to healthcare services as needs change over time. As a single-site, non-profit organization, Kirkwood by the River is guided by a local Board of Directors with a strong commitment to community and resident-centered care. Approximately 150 team members work collaboratively to provide a supportive, respectful environment for residents and colleagues. The community values compassion, professionalism, and long-term relationships with both residents and staff.

Role Description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a full-time, on-site role based in Birmingham, AL, providing direct nursing care to residents across levels of care, including Assisted Living, Memory Care, Rehab, and Skilled Nursing. Day-to-day responsibilities include administering medications and treatments, monitoring vital signs, documenting care accurately, and reporting changes in residents’ conditions to the interdisciplinary team. The LPN collaborates with nurses, therapists, physicians, and caregivers to implement care plans, support rehabilitation goals, and promote resident safety and comfort. This role involves assisting residents with activities of daily living as needed, providing education to residents and families, and supporting infection control and quality improvement initiatives. The LPN is expected to uphold regulatory standards, follow facility policies and procedures, and contribute to a positive, person-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in the state of Alabama and eligibility to practice in a long-term care or senior living setting.
• Demonstrated clinical skills in medication administration, basic wound care, vital sign monitoring, and documentation in electronic health records.
• Experience or strong interest in geriatric nursing, assisted living, memory care, rehab, or skilled nursing environments.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, including prioritizing multiple resident needs and maintaining attention to detail.
• Commitment to person-centered care, resident dignity, and cultural sensitivity, with a calm and professional approach in stressful situations.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and assist residents safely, following proper body mechanics and facility safety protocols.
• Basic computer literacy and comfort with electronic health record systems; willingness to learn new tools and processes.