Nights & Weekend Charge Nurse (LPN) — Clinical Leader

Americare; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse (LPN) to provide frontline clinical leadership and exceptional resident care in our skilled nursing community. You’ll oversee nursing services during assigned shifts, supervise caregiving teams, and ensure residents’ needs are met with professionalism and compassion.

This role requires a current LPN license, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to ensure safety and regulatory compliance across shifts.

Qualifications

• Must hold current LPN license.
• Knowledge of state and federal nursing regulations.
• Strong communication, leadership, and clinical judgment skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing services, administration, and clinical supervision during assigned shifts.
• Ensure compliance with nursing care standards, policies, and procedures.
• Supervise and guide nursing staff, including LPNs, CNAs, and CMAs.
• Complete and update resident assessments, care plans, and clinical documentation as needed.
• Communicate changes in resident condition to families, physicians, and nursing leadership.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and facility protocols.
• Conduct routine rounds to ensure resident needs are being met.
• Address, document, and report incidents, accidents, and concerns, including suspected abuse or neglect.
• Ensure appropriate supplies, equipment, and medications are available and communicated to leadership.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote quality care and resident safety.
• Uphold Americare’s mission, vision, values, and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical judgment

Communication

Education

LPN license

Job description

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse (LPN) to provide frontline clinical leadership and exceptional resident care in our skilled nursing community. You’ll oversee nursing services during assigned shifts, supervise caregiving teams, and ensure residents’ needs are met with professionalism and compassion.

This role requires a current LPN license, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to ensure safety and regulatory compliance across shifts.