LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

American Senior Communities; Peru (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k)

PTO exchange for pay

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Job summary

American Senior Communities is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Hickory Creek at Peru. This position offers FT night shifts with PRN availability, focusing on building meaningful relationships with residents and delivering compassionate geriatric care in a welcoming, community-focused setting.

You will use your nursing skills to promote residents’ physical and psychosocial well-being, with favorable nurse-to-resident ratios and opportunities for professional growth within ASC.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state of Indiana.
• Proficient medication management skills.
• Ability to conduct thorough assessments and accurately document changes in resident condition.
• Strong passion for geriatric nursing and commitment to senior care excellence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop meaningful relationships with residents and learn their life stories.
• Promote physical and psychosocial well-being of residents using nursing skills.
• Collaborate with care teams to provide coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Support a team-based approach to ensure high-quality resident care.

Skills

Supportive Presence

Leadership

Collaboration

Teamwork

Interpersonal Communication

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Hickory Creek at Peru

FT Night Shifts and PRN Available

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships by learning about the life stories of our residents and staff. Each day, our nurses utilize their nursing skills to promote the physical and psychosocial well-being of the residents, leading to a rewarding sense of fulfillment and satisfaction. Our nurse ratios are some of the best around with 1st and 2nd shift being 14-15 residents to 1 nurse and 3rd shift 28-30 to one nurse.

Wanting a more personal relationship with your patients?

Working at Hickory Creek at Peru offers a sense of coziness and connection that larger facilities often can’t match. The calmer pace offers more time for personal interactions and thoughtful care, where staff members truly get to know each patient – their stories, routines, and preferences.

If you value relationships, a supportive atmosphere, and the chance to make a difference every day, Hickory Creek at Peru sounds like the perfect fit for you.

Benefits And Perks Include

• Competitive Compensation: Access your earnings before payday. Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs and more.
• Health & Wellness: Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance. Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, as well as Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace and Personalized Wellness Coaching.
• Life in Balance: Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO. Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
• Career Growth: Access to preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global, financial assistance for continuing education, company sponsored scholarship programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Team Culture: C.A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of Seniors across Indiana. Celebrate the hard work you and your team put in each day through employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.
• Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

Skills Needed

• Supportive Presence: Create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for our residents.
• Leadership: Promote teamwork within the care team to exceed the needs of our residents.
• Collaboration: With nursing and other facility teams to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Teamwork: The ability to work towards a common goal of excellent care for our residents.
• Interpersonal Communication: Support a respectful and positive work environment.

Requirements

• Current and valid Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state of Indiana.
• Proficient medication management skills.
• Ability to conduct thorough assessments and accurately document changes in resident condition.
• Strong passion for geriatric nursing and commitment to senior care excellence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff. Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence

About American Senior Communities

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., but they are also our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

American Senior Communities has proudly served our customers since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Team members within each of our 100+ American Senior Communities take great pride in our Hoosier hospitality roots, and it is ingrained in everything we do. As leaders in senior care, we are not just doing a job but following a calling.

The American Health Care Association recently recognized ASC as the 12th largest provider, yet #2 in quality among the nation’s 20 largest skilled nursing care companies. What that means for our team members is the opportunity to work in a company supported by strong clinical standards, proven processes, and a company committed to excellence. It’s something we’re incredibly proud of, and it reflects the kind of organization you can build a career with.