Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Aperion Care; De Motte (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid CPR Training and Certification

401(k) with employer match

On-the-job training

Above-industry starting pay

Free uniforms

Job summary

Aperion Care in De Motte, Indiana is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver direct nursing care and supervise nursing assistants. This role encompasses maintaining compliance with regulations, administering medications, and ensuring the well-being of residents.

The ideal candidate will hold a current LPN license, with a solid understanding of nursing practices and strong communication skills. The company offers benefits after the first month, including paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a current unencumbered state license.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices for long-term care facilities.
• CPR and first aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physicians.
• Assist in all aspects of a resident’s daily life.

Skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Strong communication skills

Nursing knowledge

Organizational skills

Judgment and problem-solving

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises nursing assistants to ensure high‑quality care in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role includes planning and overseeing daily nursing activities, administering medications, completing required documentation, maintaining patient confidentiality, performing catheterization, wound care, and IV care, and fostering a warm and collaborative environment. The LPN coordinates with physicians, ensures safety protocols, and maintains effective communication with residents, families, and staff to meet residents' needs.

Benefits

• Benefits after first calendar month of employment
• Paid Holidays
• Paid CPR Training and Certification
• A career, not just a job – room to grow and advance within the company
• 401(k) with employer match
• On‑the‑job training
• Above‑industry starting pay
• Free uniforms

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions under your active license as it pertains to your assigned duties.
• Know the residents you serve and provide care based on their care plans and physician orders.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter‑departmental personnel and other departments to ensure nursing services and activities are adequately maintained and residents’ needs are met.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis in a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
• Receive and give the nursing record upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours; make rounds with physicians as necessary.
• Assist in all aspects of a resident’s daily life, including activities of daily living, meal service, and social engagement.
• Appropriately communicate with clinical leadership when a resident’s needs change.
• Provide care for residents with dementia.
• Be willing to take on other duties and assignments within the scope of your knowledge and experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a current unencumbered state license.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines for long‑term care facilities.
• Experience in long‑term care preferred.
• Willing to take additional training or education as required by specific states.
• CPR and first aid certifications required.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable while handling multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent in organizational and time‑management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

Physical Demands

• Required to sit, stand, bend, and walk intermittently throughout the workday; lift or move up to 100 pounds.
• Must cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• May include health requirements such as a medical and physical examination.
• May be required to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Aperion is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, gender, identity, religion, marital status, age, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, veteran status, special disabled veteran status, union membership or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulations.