Life Care Centers of America

LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Life Care Centers of America$74K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduated from an accredited LPN program
  • Currently licensed in applicable state as an LPN
  • One year of skilled nursing experience preferred
  • CPR certification required upon hire or obtained during orientation
  • Must maintain active LPN license in good standing

Responsibilities

  • Deliver quality nursing care through interpersonal contact
  • Monitor and report changes in patient condition
  • Assign duties and provide clinical supervision to CNAs
  • Assist patients in achieving their highest practicable well-being
  • Collaborate within an interdisciplinary care team

Benefits

  • Vacation and 6 paid holidays beginning on day one
  • Medical, dental, vision, and HSA options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Continuing Education Credits and license reimbursement
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Mileage stipend
  • Opportunities for career advancement into leadership roles
Full Job Description
Job Type: Full-time, PRN

Wage Range: $36-45.97 DOE

Schedules Available: 12hr Rotation (Day or Night)

Shift Differentials: Night (NOC)

Sign-on Bonus: Up to $7K DOE

Benefits (Full-Time)
  • Vacation, 6 paid holidays, 1 personal day, and paid sick leave beginning on day one
  • Medical, dental, vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Life insurance; short-term and long-term disability
  • Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and state license reimbursement
  • (Subject to company policy and approval)
  • Student Loan Repayment Program (subject to company policy and approval)
  • Mileage Stipend
  • Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles


Setting & Population Served

Life Care Centers of America operates Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide:
  • Long-term care for residents needing ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance
  • Short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
  • Collaborative, interdisciplinary care, including nursing, therapy, and medical teams working together
  • A diverse patient population, including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs
  • (Patient mix may vary slightly by facility.)


As an important member of our interdisciplinary team, the LPN delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to allow patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Your role will involve monitoring and reporting changes in the patient's condition. On a daily basis you must be able to assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

  • Graduated from an accredited LPN program
  • Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment
  • One (1) year skilled nursing experience preferred
  • CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment

Specific Job Requirements

  • Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
  • Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients
  • Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

About Life Care Centers of America

Life Care Centers of America is a privately held company that operates nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and retirement communities in the United States. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Tennessee. Life Care Centers of America provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and hospice care. The company operates more than 200 facilities in 28 states.
Learn more about Life Care Centers of America
Size
40,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1976

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