Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-Time

$5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

About the role

We are hiring full-time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will provide skilled nursing care while supporting the health, safety, dignity, and quality of life of our residents. Guided by our core values of service, excellence, dignity, fulfillment, grace, and stewardship, we are committed to providing compassionate care in a supportive environment where nurses can use their skills to make a meaningful impact. New Graduate Practical Nurses (GPNs) are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled professional nursing care as prescribed by the physician, in compliance with State Board of Nursing regulations and Lutheran Home policies
• Obtain and relay necessary information from the off-going nurse for resident care and follow-up
• Verify narcotic/controlled medication counts
• Give daily report/instructions and assign tasks for nursing assistants
• Monitor dining rooms during mealtimes to ensure proper diet and assistance for residents
• Administer and document medications and resident care as ordered by physicians
• Supervise and delegate tasks to CNAs, and assist in training new staff
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents and document care plans accordingly
• Perform and document admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed
• Observe residents for changes in condition and report to physicians, families, and nursing staff
• Obtain and update physician orders as necessary
• Provide education to residents and families on medical issues, including disease process, medications, and safety
• Respond quickly to emergencies, initiating life-saving measures when needed
• Address resident, family, or physician concerns, and report issues to the Unit Manager or Shift Supervisor
• Promote a positive team culture built on respect and open communication

Schedule

Available full-time shifts include:

• Day shift: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM (12-hour shift)
  • Work 7 days out of every 14
  • Every other weekend off
• Evening shift: 2:45 PM – 11:15 PM (8-hour shift)
  • Option to work 4 days per week
  • Rotating weekend schedule

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates
• Student loan reimbursement up to $20,800
• Earned time off
• Night shift and weekend shift differentials
• Medical insurance options
• Retirement benefits including employer match opportunity
• Life insurance option including employer-paid life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Dental and vision insurance
• Critical illness and accident insurance options
• On-demand pay through Tapcheck

Requirements

• Current unrestricted LPN license in the State of Missouri (or eligibility for licensure)
• CPR certification
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred

About The Lutheran Home

Since 1972, the Lutheran Home has provided the region’s residents with dignified and compassionate care. We look to employ and empower dedicated and qualified individuals to provide a culture of positivity, compassion, and fun so that we may all live each day fulfilled.