Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Aperion Care; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Employer Match

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Aperion Care is searching for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their facility in Marion, Indiana. The LPN will provide essential nursing care, supervise assistants, and ensure compliance with care standards. Key responsibilities include medication administration, developing rapport with residents, and maintaining accurate documentation.

The ideal candidate should have a current LPN license, knowledge of nursing practices, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. The position includes benefits such as 401k and paid training, emphasizing growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a current unencumbered state license.
• Knowledgeable of nursing practices and laws pertaining to nursing facilities.
• Experience in long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and supervise nursing assistants.
• Administer medications and complete required documentation.
• Create a warm and collaborative environment for residents.

Skills

LPN License

Knowledge of nursing practices

Flexibility and adaptability

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Judgment and problem-solving skills

Education

Current unencumbered state license as an LPN

CPR and First Aid certifications

Job description

Benefits

• 401k with Employer Match
• On the Job Training
• Above Industry Starting Pay
• Free Uniforms
• Benefits after first calendar month of employment
• Paid Holidays
• Paid CPR Training and Certification
• Tuition Reimbursement (qualified candidates)
• A Career, not just a job - Room to grow and advance within the company

Part‑time positions also available. (Without benefits)

Licensed Practical Nurse

Summary

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. Key responsibilities include planning and overseeing daily nursing activities, administering medications, completing required documentation, and maintaining patient confidentiality. The LPN also performs professional nursing services such as catheterization, wound care, and IV care, while fostering a warm and collaborative environment. Additionally, the role involves coordinating with physicians, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and maintaining effective communication with residents, families, and staff to meet residents' needs.

Responsibilities

Ideal employee is someone who knows the relevant industry content and can apply that knowledge to complete the tasks of their assigned job role.

• Be able to perform all functions under your active license as it pertains to your assigned duties.
• Know the residents you serve, providing care based on their care plans and physician orders.
• Prepare & administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Develop & maintain a good working rapport with inter‑departmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. Receive/give the nursing report 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.
• Know how to approach and care for residents with dementia.
• Be willing to take on other duties and assignments within the scope of your knowledge and experience.
• Full job description provided upon hire.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a current unencumbered state license.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing & medical practices & procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.
• Willing to take additional training or education, which specific states may require.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable while handling multiple priorities.
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.
• 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 and/or move up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to cope with the mental & emotional stress of the position.
• May include health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical & physical examination.
• May be necessary 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.

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.