Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Trainer

Life Care Centers of America; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America seeks an LPN Trainer to plan, organize, develop, and implement in-service education in accordance with laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role requires active LPN/LVN licensure and preferred geriatric teaching experience.

Responsibilities include directing staff training, maintaining records, and performing staff nurse duties when needed, while upholding patient safety and teamwork in a post-acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active LPN/LVN license in good standing.
• Attended an accredited LPN program.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, direct, and coordinate staff training and orientation.
• Maintain associate training and in-service records.
• Perform functions of a staff nurse as required.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and professionalism.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Communicate effectively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Skills

LPN training

Staff education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Compliance awareness

Education

Active LPN/LVN license in good standing

Accredited LPN program

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: 8/5/2026

Position Summary

The LPN Trainer plans, organizes, develops, and implements all in service education in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• Attended an accredited LPN program
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
• Teaching/education experience preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Desire and ability to effectively train and educate LPN/LVNs and CNAs
• Advanced knowledge in field of practice
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Plan, develop, direct, evaluate, and coordinate staff training, education, in service, and orientation
• Maintain associate training and in service records
• Perform functions of a staff nurse as required
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language