LPN Charge Nurse - Long-Term Care Impact

Signature HealthCARE, LLC; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature HealthCARE of Kinston is hiring a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide direct nursing care to residents in a 106-bed facility. You will administer medications, monitor health status, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support quality outcomes.

You will supervise nursing assistants during shifts, document care plans, and participate in admissions, transfers, and regulatory surveys.

Qualifications

• Current, active LPN/LVN license in the state of practice.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Minimum one year of clinical nursing experience; long-term care experience preferred.
• Experience in a supervisory or charge nurse role preferred.
• Strong clinical observation, medication administration, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of Federal and State long-term care regulations.

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

Nursing skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Supervisory experience

ADL support

Education

LPN/LVN license

Job description

Signature HealthCARE of Kinston is hiring a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide direct nursing care to residents in a 106-bed facility. You will administer medications, monitor health status, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support quality outcomes.

You will supervise nursing assistants during shifts, document care plans, and participate in admissions, transfers, and regulatory surveys.