Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – PRN | Skilled Nursing Facility

TRITAL Care; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

PRN shifts

Professional development

Job summary

TRITAL Care in Columbus, GA seeks compassionate LPNs for PRN responsibilities in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. You will administer medications, monitor residents, and collaborate with RNs, physicians, and care teams to ensure safety and quality of care.

Ideal candidates have active LPN licenses in Georgia, strong clinical judgment, and reliable attendance. This flexible, on-call role offers meaningful patient care and opportunities to grow within a collaborative nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Georgia.
• Ability to provide safe nursing care within scope and regulations.
• Knowledge of medication administration, infection control, and resident safety.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Willingness to complete onboarding and background checks.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care per physician orders and care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments per protocols.
• Monitor residents, obtain vitals, and report changes.
• Document care accurately in electronic health records.
• Support infection prevention and resident safety initiatives.
• Communicate with residents, families, physicians, and staff.
• Participate in care planning and shift handoffs.
• Escalate medication concerns promptly.

Skills

LPN license

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Documentation & charting

Communication & teamwork

Tools

EHR systems

Care documentation

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and skilled Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide quality nursing care at skilled nursing and long-term care facilities in Columbus, Georgia.

In this role, you will provide nursing services within your scope of practice, monitor residents’ health, administer medications and treatments as authorized, and collaborate with registered nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support resident safety and quality of care.

This position is ideal for an LPN who has strong clinical skills, sound judgment, effective communication, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced skilled nursing or long-term care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in accordance with physician orders, resident care plans, facility policies, and applicable nursing regulations.
• Administer medications and treatments within the LPN scope of practice and facility protocols.
• Monitor residents’ conditions, obtain vital signs, and recognize changes in physical or mental status.
• Promptly report significant changes in resident condition to the appropriate supervising nurse or healthcare provider.
• Perform nursing assessments and observations within the scope of practice and applicable regulations.
• Assist with wound care, dressings, and other prescribed treatments as authorized and within competency.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in resident records and electronic health record systems.
• Support infection prevention, fall prevention, and other resident safety initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, registered nurses, CNAs, and other care team members.
• Participate in care planning, shift handoffs, and continuity-of-care activities as assigned.
• Monitor residents for medication effectiveness, adverse reactions, and other concerns, escalating issues promptly.
• Maintain resident privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, medication errors, injuries, and other safety concerns through appropriate channels.
• Follow facility emergency procedures and applicable reporting requirements.

Schedule and Work Environment

This is a PRN position offering shifts based on facility staffing needs and confirmed availability. Hours and shifts are not guaranteed.

LPNs should be comfortable providing hands-on nursing care, managing competing priorities, documenting care accurately, and working collaboratively with nursing staff in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.

PRN scheduling requires flexibility, reliable attendance, and a commitment to the shifts accepted.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Current, active, and verifiable LPN license issued by the Georgia Board of Nursing or otherwise valid for practice in Georgia.
• Ability to provide safe nursing care within the LPN scope of practice and applicable state regulations.
• Knowledge of medication administration, treatment procedures, infection prevention, and resident safety.
• Ability to recognize changes in resident condition and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate healthcare professional.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Ability to follow physician orders, resident care plans, facility protocols, and applicable nursing regulations.
• Willingness to complete required onboarding, competency assessments, and applicable background and employment checks.
• Ability to meet the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility, nursing home, rehabilitation center, or long-term care setting.
• Experience with medication administration, wound care, treatment documentation, and monitoring residents with chronic conditions.
• Familiarity with dementia care, fall prevention, infection control, and management of residents with complex care needs.
• Experience using electronic health records and medication administration systems.
• Experience communicating with physicians, registered nurses, residents, and families regarding care needs.
• Availability for additional PRN shifts, including weekends and holidays, when needed.
• Current BLS/CPR certification if required by the facility or assignment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is clinically competent, compassionate, dependable, and attentive to detail. They can recognize changes in resident condition, communicate concerns promptly, follow medication and treatment protocols, and work effectively with the nursing team.

Successful candidates understand that PRN work is based on facility staffing needs, requires schedule flexibility, and does not guarantee a specific number of hours or shifts.

Required license and eligibility must be verified before placement. Preferred experience does not replace required qualifications.

Benefits

Why Consider This PRN Opportunity?

• Flexible scheduling: PRN shifts based on facility staffing needs and your availability.
• Meaningful work: Help improve residents’ health, comfort, safety, and quality of life.
• Collaborative environment: Work alongside nurses, nursing assistants, and other healthcare professionals.
• Clinical experience: Gain experience caring for residents in skilled nursing and long-term care settings.
• Additional shift opportunities: More shifts may be available depending on facility needs and your availability.
• Professional development: Expand your exposure to resident care, nursing documentation, and facility workflows.

Specific compensation, paid time off, insurance eligibility, and other benefits will be communicated according to the applicable employment arrangement.