Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

About the role

Providence Living Center in Topeka, KS is seeking a full-time or PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team. The position offers a competitive salary and a $4,000 sign‑on bonus for full‑time employees, along with comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents’ condition and needs.
• Follow physician orders to administer medications and treatments.
• Ensure narcotic policies and procedures are followed; monitor for side effects and report changes.
• Oversee nursing assistant‑registered (NAR) staff to ensure resident care plans are followed.
• Complete documentation, admit and discharge residents.
• Report bruises, skin tears, or neglect observed while caring for residents.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements and facility policies.
• Provide excellent customer service and build relationships with residents, families, visitors, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure with the Kansas Board of Nursing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Experience in medical/surgical nursing is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated trustworthiness, respect, dependability, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Enjoy serving and caring for people; able to establish rapport and communicate effectively.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Life insurance.
• Continuing education unit (CEU) reimbursement.
• Daily pay options.

Pay

Competitive hourly rate of $34.75–$37.00, with a $4,000 sign‑on bonus for full‑time positions.

Schedule

12‑hour shifts from 6 pm to 6:30 am. Rotation: Week 1 – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday; Week 2 – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday. Results in 3‑day weekends every other weekend, never more than 3 consecutive workdays, 7 days off every 14 days, averaging about 2 hours of overtime per week.