Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Cedarhurst Senior Living; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Cedarhurst Senior Living seeks a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Fort Wayne to provide essential nursing care to residents. The LPN will collaborate with nursing staff to enhance residents' well-being and independence while embodying the core values of empathy and dedication. Candidates should possess a nursing degree, CPR certification, and preferably have experience in elder care.

Benefits

Medical insurance coverage

Life insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

Qualifications

• Must possess a current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of Nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal nursing center laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all nursing care.
• Work with the Director of Nursing to provide direction to care staff.
• Communicate effectively regarding the resident’s care with families and staff.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Join to apply for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) role at Cedarhurst Senior Living

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) role at Cedarhurst Senior Living

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at our Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne community.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will have the opportunity to connect with, and positively impact the lives of, our residents daily! You will promote the physical, personal, and emotional well-being of each resident and work with the Director of Nursing and care staff teams to strive to reach the ultimate goal, which is to return the resident to their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will impact the lives of our residents by -

• Responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all nursing care prescribed, and provided, to our residents within the community.
• Work with the Director of Nursing to provide direction and oversight to the care staff regarding the resident’s needs based on the assessment performed.
• Understand the importance and value of communication regarding the resident’s care and well-being with community staff, as well as with the resident’s family members.
  
  
  

To become a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will need -

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and current state license is required
• 1+ years of Nursing experience preferred.
• Must possess a current CPR certification.
• Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements with no restrictions, and available for weekend rotations
• Working knowledge of treating and assisting seniors with dementia.
• Ability to provide necessary care to residents of the community within state and federal guidelines.
• Knowledgeable of and experienced in conducting pre-admission assessments, training, and education to staff, residents, and family members.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times with the ability to effectively perform conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
• Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job which includes, but is not limited to: seeing, speaking, touching, walking, standing, bending, reaching overhead, crouching/kneeling or crawling, as well as the ability to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs independently and up to 200lbs with assistance.
• Ability to work well with others and take direction from management, as well as take initiative - willing to go above and beyond to ensure our residents needs are met and they are comfortable in their living environment.
• Self-motivated to accomplish identified goals with a strong sense of accountability for results.
• Must possess knowledge of state and federal nursing center laws and regulations regarding senior living care, as well as a solid understanding of opportunities and limits of other levels of care within senior living.
  
  
  

When considering a career with Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne, please understand that -

• Our core values describe our expectation that every team member will be Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful , and Approachable - and in every way a real, true friend of those we serve.
• To be a Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne team member means you’re devoted to doing The Friend’s Work: In your every effort, you reassure, energize, and inspire older adults in Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne.
• Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne believes that its team is its greatest asset. For this reason, we provide our team members with extensive training as well as personal and career development opportunities.
• Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne believes in promoting from within. We seek team members who wish to grow with us.
• Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) Plan with company match (after 1 year of service).
• Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in testing requirements (such as TB), and using designated PPE when required.
  
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cedarhurst Senior Living by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Licensed Practical Nurse” roles.

On-Call RN or LPN, Full Time, Tue-Fri w/ Weekend Hrs.

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (Evenings)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Full-Time, 1st Shift available! $10,000 Sign On Bonus!

Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Home Health (53617)

LPN or RN Full Time Day Shift Monday-Friday

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/ Registered Nurse (RN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PRN, as needed

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.