Licensed Practical Nurse

Shaker Gardens; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

Early Pay via Tapcheck

Employee perks & discounts

PTO + holidays + floating holidays

Referral bonus program

Mentorship programs

Upskilling growth opportunities

Education loan repayment

Job summary

Shaker Gardens is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in Shaker Heights. You will provide direct nursing care to residents, supervise STNAs and other staff, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to maintain high-quality care.

Responsibilities include administrative tasks, charting, medication administration, and ongoing involvement in care planning. We offer supportive leadership, career growth, and a culture focused on respect and empowerment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with active licensure.
• Compassionate, patient-focused care.
• Able to supervise STNAs and non-licensed staff.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day functions of STNAs and other nursing personnel.
• Complete and file required recordkeeping forms for residents.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Inform nursing personnel of new admissions and scheduling needs.
• Review and update resident care plans in collaboration with the Nurse Supervisor.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Team supervision

Documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-Time

At Shaker Gardens, we're building together: Smarter. Long-Term. Care. We invest in people, not just positions. Through career growth opportunities, supportive leadership, meaningful relationships, and a culture of respect and empowerment, we help our employees thrive both personally and professionally. If you're looking for a workplace where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact, you'll find it at [insert team name].

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team of healthcare professionals. As an LPN, you will provide direct nursing care to our residents, supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of STNAs and non-licensed personnel, and coordinate with other departments to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative Functions:

  • Direct the day-to-day functions of STNAs or other nursing personnel in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines

  • Provide discipline and evaluations of assigned STNAs and other nursing personnel

  • Meet with assigned nursing personnel to plan shifts' services, programs, and activities

• Charting and Documentation:

  • Complete and file required recordkeeping forms or charts upon resident admission, transfer, and/or discharge

  • Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign orders, progress notes, etc.

• Medication Administration:

  • Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician

  • Verify resident identity before administering medication

  • Ensure that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another resident

• Personnel Functions:

  • Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc.

  • Provide feedback and recommendations for probationary and annual employee performance evaluations for STNAs

  • Lead, educate, counsel, and discipline assigned STNAs, as necessary

• Nursing Care Functions:

  • Review resident care plans daily to ensure that appropriate care is being rendered

  • Inform the Nurse Supervisor and/or Unit Manager of any changes that need to be made on the care plan

People-Centered Rewards:

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision

• 401k with company match

• Early Pay via Tapcheck!

• Employee Perks & Discount program via NES

• PTO + Company Holidays + Floating Holidays

• $Referral Bonus Program$

• Mentorship Programs

• Internal/Upskilling Growth Opportunities

• Continued Education Loan Repayment Program powered by Clasp