Licensed Practical Nurse

About the role

At Aspire Senior Living, our mission is to transform lives through Accountability, Service, Purpose, Integrity, Responsibility, and Excellence. With an unwavering commitment to our residents and an employee-focused approach, we create a brighter future for our communities and empower our team to deliver exceptional care and support. Aspire Senior Living Platte City is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and clinically skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our nursing team. The LPN provides direct nursing care and clinical support while helping promote the health, safety, comfort, dignity, and overall well-being of our residents. Working alongside RNs, CNAs, CMTs, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team, the LPN plays an important role in medication administration, treatments, resident monitoring, documentation, and care coordination. We're looking for an LPN who combines strong nursing skills with a genuine desire to build relationships and make a difference in the lives of older adults.

Responsibilities

• Resident Care & Nursing Assessment
• Medication & Treatment Administration
• Wound Care & Clinical Procedures
• Resident & Family Support
• Clinical Leadership & Teamwork
• Documentation & Communication
• Safety, Infection Prevention & Compliance

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Missouri.
• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
• Previous experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, senior living, or geriatric nursing preferred.
• New graduate LPNs may be considered based on community needs and applicable requirements.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, treatments, infection prevention, and resident-care practices.
• Wound-care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical observation, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to recognize and appropriately report changes in resident condition.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) preferred.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage time effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented approach to nursing.
• Genuine interest in caring for older adults and residents with complex healthcare needs.
• Commitment to resident rights, safety, dignity, privacy, and person-centered care.

Benefits

• Competitive Wage Rates
• Increased Nursing Shift Differential – Up to $4/hour (eligible nursing positions)
• Advanced Pay (hourly employees)
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay
• New Paid Maternity Leave
• Medical, Dental & Vision, Life Insurance + more
• Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Aspire Senior Living Employee Perks

Pay

Competitive wage rates with an increased nursing shift differential of up to $4/hour for eligible positions, plus advanced pay for hourly employees.

Schedule

12‑hour shifts with rotating weekends; full‑time nights. PRN/Per Diem availability.