Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About the role
Americare Senior Living is seeking a flexible and compassionate Support Nurse (LPN) to provide resident care during short-term assignments across our Assisted Living communities. In this role, you’ll render direct nursing care while supporting community teams during periods of transition, coverage needs, or additional support. Under the direction of senior leadership, you’ll help maintain a home-like, person-centered environment while supervising caregiving staff to ensure residents’ physical, psychological, and social needs are met. This role is ideal for a nurse who adapts quickly, enjoys variety, and wants to make a meaningful impact across multiple communities.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to residents during short-term assignments
- Support a home-like, person-centered care environment
- Supervise and support caregiving staff to meet residents’ physical, psychological, and social needs
- Assist with resident assessments, care planning, and monitoring of changes in condition
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols
- Collaborate with community leadership and senior leadership during assigned support periods
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Promote resident dignity, safety, and quality of life
- Uphold Americare’s Mission, Vision, Home Town Hospitality philosophy, and F.A.M.I.L.Y. Values
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Maintains current state registration and required continuing education
Skills
- Experience in assisted living, memory care, or long-term care preferred
- Strong clinical judgment and adaptability
- Ability to supervise staff and work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Physical Demands
- Lift up to 25 lbs. and assist with resident transfers as needed
- Push, pull, and maneuver up to 100 lbs., including resident mobility assistance
- Maneuver resident wheelchairs weighing up to 350 lbs.
Pay
$69,000 to $70,000; travel required; generally no on-call requirement; may include occasional overnights.
Benefits
- Recognition and appreciation
- Family atmosphere
- Paid Time Off
- Daily access to wages
- Complimentary meals while working
- Tuition assistance
- Comprehensive benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and long-term disability)
- 401(k) plan with company contributions
- Annual wage increases based on performance