Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

IHA; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph of the Pines in Southern Pines, NC is seeking an LPN to provide direct nursing care to residents on the 12-hour night shift. You will support and supervise Nursing Assistants and work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, compassionate care.

An active LPN license and at least six months of long-term care experience are preferred. Excellent clinical, communication, and organizational skills, plus a resident-focused approach, are essential.

Qualifications

• Current, active LPN license in accordance with state regulations.
• Minimum of six months of experience as a staff nurse in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused approach to care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care in accordance with resident care plans and physician orders.
• Administer medications safely and accurately, following the Five Rights of Medication Administration.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional resident care.
• Monitor residents health status and communicate changes to the appropriate team members.
• Provide comfort, support, and compassionate care to residents and families.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized care environment.
• Support quality assurance and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Participate in ongoing education, training, and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

LPN license (active)

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Night Shift

Description

Why St. Joseph of the Pines?

At St. Joseph of the Pines, we're more than a senior living community. We're a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults every day. Located in beautiful Southern Pines, North Carolina, our Health Center offers a supportive environment where nurses can build meaningful relationships and make a lasting difference in the lives of residents and their families.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will provide direct nursing care to residents while supporting and supervising the daily activities of Nursing Assistants. You'll be a key member of our care team, helping ensure residents receive the highest quality care in a safe, respectful, and compassionate environment.

What You'll Do

• Deliver high-quality nursing care in accordance with resident care plans and physician orders.
• Administer medications safely and accurately, following the Five Rights of Medication Administration.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional resident care.
• Monitor residents' health status and communicate changes to the appropriate team members.
• Provide comfort, support, and compassionate care to residents and families.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized care environment.
• Support quality assurance and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Participate in ongoing education, training, and professional development opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Current, active, and unencumbered LPN license in accordance with state regulations.
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience as a staff nurse in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused approach to care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative healthcare team.

Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is encouraged, and your work makes a difference every day.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.