LPN Lead Nurse – Day Shift, $7,500 Sign-On

Signature HealthCARE of Kinston; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Increased wages

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Signature HealthCARE of Kinston is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) for full-time day shifts (7am–7pm) to provide direct nursing care, supervise nursing staff, and manage resident care plans in a 106-bed facility in North Carolina. A $7,500 sign-on bonus and increased wages are offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

You will administer medications, assist with ADLs, document thoroughly, and coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges within regulatory guidelines.

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.
• Strong clinical observation, medication administration, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of Federal and State long-term care regulations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and exercise sound clinical judgment.
• Experience in a supervisory or charge nurse role.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

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 care

ADL assistance

Supervisory experience

Medication administration

Documentation

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical judgment

EHR familiarity

Education

LPN/LVN license (NC)

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Signature HealthCARE of Kinston is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) for full-time day shifts (7am–7pm) to provide direct nursing care, supervise nursing staff, and manage resident care plans in a 106-bed facility in North Carolina. A $7,500 sign-on bonus and increased wages are offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

You will administer medications, assist with ADLs, document thoroughly, and coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges within regulatory guidelines.