LPN (Nightshift PRN/PT) - Sweetbriar

Hamister Group; Dunbar (WV); On-site; USD 35,817 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

Sweetbriar Assisted Living in Dunbar, WV is seeking a reliable LPN for night shift to provide comprehensive care for residents. The role emphasizes compassion, accuracy, and teamwork in a demanding yet rewarding environment.

Responsibilities include recording medical history, measuring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with daily activities while maintaining strict confidentiality and excellent communication with residents’ families.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with active license.
• Experience in basic patient care and night shifts preferred.
• Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team while maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and charting practices.
• Proficient with MS Office and data entry for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Record patient medical history accurately.
• Take and record vital signs (BP, temp, HR).
• Monitor patient condition and treatment progress.
• Assist with daily activities (eating, bathing).
• Administer medications and dress wounds as needed.
• Collect lab samples as assigned.
• Provide emotional support to patients.
• Communicate with families regarding care and instructions.

Skills

LPN license

Patient care

Night shift experience

Team collaboration

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Stress management

Education

LPN program completion

Tools

MS Office

Data entry

Job description

Sweetbriar, located in Dunbar, WV, is a premier assisted living community offering a variety of living arrangements to suit the diverse lifestyles and needs of our residents. We are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for the residents of Sweetbriar Assisted Living in a professional and considerate manner during the night shift. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding.

We offer a shift differential so the starting rate for Night Shift is $31.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side‑effects of medications etc.
• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

Skills

• Proven experience as LPN or similar role
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
• Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
• Perfect physical condition and stamina
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress
• Successful completion of LPN license program is a must

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – committed to conforming to applicable laws and regulations and affording equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or other applicable protected class.