LPN Charge Nurse: Lead Care & Impact

Westmoreland Care & Rehab Center; Lucas (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k)

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Debt Assistance

Uniform Allowance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Westmoreland Care & Rehabilitation Center in Lucas, KY, seeks an experienced LPN/LVN to provide direct nursing care, administer medications, and support residents with ADLs while supervising nursing assistants.

The role emphasizes care planning, accurate documentation, and coordination of admissions and discharges within a quality-focused team. Strong communication and clinical judgment are essential for this community-based setting.

Qualifications

• Current, active LPN/LVN license in the state of practice.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Minimum one (1) year of clinical nursing experience; long-term care experience, preferred.
• Experience in a supervisory or charge nurse role, preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents, including medication administration, wound care, and skilled nursing procedures.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) and ensure comfort, dignity, and safety at all times.
• Supervise and direct nursing assistants and medication aides during the assigned shift in accordance with facility policies and regulations, as applicable.
• Monitor and observe residents’ physical and emotional status; notify the attending physician and responsible party of any change in condition.
• Develop, implement, and review individualized resident care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation per facility policy and procedure.
• Coordinate resident admissions, transfers, and discharges according to established procedures.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, staff education, and regulatory surveys as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or designee.

Skills

LPN/LVN skilled care

Clinical nursing

Supervisory experience

EHR familiarity

Microsoft Office

Education

LPN/LVN license (state)

Job description

Westmoreland Care & Rehabilitation Center in Lucas, KY, seeks an experienced LPN/LVN to provide direct nursing care, administer medications, and support residents with ADLs while supervising nursing assistants.

The role emphasizes care planning, accurate documentation, and coordination of admissions and discharges within a quality-focused team. Strong communication and clinical judgment are essential for this community-based setting.