Licensed Practical Nurse

Sligo-Creek-Healthcare; Takoma Park (MD); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 4,822,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

PTO 20 days

Flexible schedule

Overtime pay

Tuition reimbursement

DailyPay

Holiday pay

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonus

Job summary

Sligo Creek Healthcare is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to join our nursing home team, offering compassionate daily care to residents and strong teamwork with RNs and physicians. This part-time night shift (11p–7a) emphasizes observation, communication, and timely reporting of changes in residents’ health.

Qualified candidates will hold a state-approved LPN program completion and active license, BLS/CPR, and prefer 1–2 years in a nursing home.

Qualifications

• State-approved LPN program completed and active LPN license.
• BLS and CPR certifications.
• 1–2 years nursing home experience preferred.
• Proficient with data entry.

Responsibilities

• Observe and manage resident health per needs; report changes.
• Record medical history, vitals, and condition.
• Assist RNs and physicians.
• Help residents with hygiene, feeding, transport, mobility.
• Administer medications and injections; wound care; collect specimens.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow procedures.
• Pursue licensure and professional development.

Skills

BLS CPR

Communication skills

Observation skills

Data entry

Education

LPN license

State-approved LPN program

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

Position Title: Staff Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

11p-7a Part-Time

Summary

Sligo Creek Healthcare is looking for a licensed practical nurse to join our growing nursing home staff and provide residents with daily care and support. Our ideal candidate has nursing home experience, is a keen observer and good communicator, and can bring a friendly and compassionate attitude to the job. We offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and a comprehensive benefits package. Currently offering $3,500.00 sign on bonus for full-time applicants.

Duties

• Observe and manage resident patient health according to individual needs. Provide routine care, ensure comfort, and report any changes in resident health and behavior.
• Collect, track, maintain, and review patient medical history, charts, and physical condition, including heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
• Assist registered nurses and physicians in their duties.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene, feeding, transportation, and movement.
• Administer medications and injections, provide wound care, perform standard diagnostic procedures, and collect and prepare specimens.
• Keep resident patient information confidential, follow all policies and procedures, and adhere to federal, state, local requirements, and professional standards.
• Maintain licensure and take ownership of professional development through educational opportunities.

Requirements

• Completion of state-approved LPN education program and current state LPN license or compact license.
• BLS and CPR certifications
• 1-2 years recent nursing home experience preferred, but not required.
• Proficient computer skills, especially with data entry
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift patients and medical equipment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and observational skills

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Point, Click, Care.

Benefits

• 401k, health, life, vision, and dental insurance, 20 total days PTO (paid time off), flexible schedule, overtime pay, and paid tuition for GNA or CMA (certified medication aide), DailyPay, premium holiday pay, disability insurance, wellness plans, sign-on bonus for full-time employees, employee referral bonus program and stability in the strong leadership/management team who strives & achieves customer service excellence with dedicated staff qualifications.

Sligo Creek Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a drug-free workplace.