Licensed Practical Nurse

Signature HealthCARE of South Louisville is a 100-bed facility offering a broad range of services, from short-term and long-term skilled care and intermediate care to inpatient and outpatient therapies designed to maximize the functional capabilities of each patient. The vision, to radically change the landscape of healthcare, forever. Through education and empowerment, we earn the trust of every patient, family member, and the community we serve.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to residents, including medication administration, wound care, and skilled nursing procedures; Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) and ensure comfort, dignity, and safety at all times; Supervise and direct nursing assistants and medication aides during the assigned shift in accordance with facility policies and regulations, as applicable; Monitor and observe residents’ physical and emotional status; notify the attending physician and responsible party of any change in condition; Develop, implement, and review individualized resident care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team; Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation per facility policy and procedure; Coordinate resident admissions, transfers, and discharges according to established procedures; Participate in quality assurance activities, staff education, and regulatory surveys as needed; Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or designee

Requirements

Current, active LPN/LVN license in the state of practice; Minimum one (1) year of clinical nursing experience; Experience in a supervisory or charge nurse role; Strong clinical observation, medication administration, and documentation skills; Knowledge of Federal and State long-term care regulations; Effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and exercise sound clinical judgment; Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems; Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Nice to have

CPR/BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross); long-term care experience; Experience in a supervisory or charge nurse role, preferred

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision – Voluntary Life/Disability; 401(K) and Roth 401(K); Shift Differentials and Weekend Enhanced Hourly Rates; Tuition Forgiveness/Education Reimbursement; Uniform Allowance (Seventy-Five Dollars) for first-time newly hired stakeholders and continuous allotment; Pay Advance and Next Day Pay; Paid Time Off (PTO); Reward & Recognition Program (HEART); VitalLinks; Signature Inspire Foundation – providing a safety net for our stakeholders