Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part-Time

Cape Girardeau, MO
Part Time
Mid Level

The Lutheran Home is hiring Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our resident-centered care team. Guided by our values of service, excellence, dignity, fulfillment, grace, and stewardship, you’ll help provide quality care to residents who call Lutheran Home their home. Serving the community since 1972, The Lutheran Home strives to maintain a compassionate environment focused on teamwork, professionalism, and person-centered care for those who value meaningful work and resident relationships.

Why Join Us?

  • Part-time opportunities with scheduled shift options
  • Competitive shift differentials:
    • Night shift differential available
    • Weekend shift differential available for both day and night shifts
    • NEW Enhanced Weekend Night Shift Differential
  • Supportive team environment with clinical leadership
  • Opportunities to make a meaningful impact in resident-centered care

Great opportunity for nursing students transitioning to RN programs or LPNs continuing their education who want flexible hours while gaining hands-on clinical experience in long-term care.

Available Shifts:
  • Part-Time scheduled shifts, including weekend coverage
  • 4-hour morning and evening shifts available
  • Standard shift options available within part-time scheduling structure

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
  • Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with physician orders, Missouri State Board of Nursing regulations, and Lutheran Home policies
  • Receive and provide shift report, ensuring accurate communication of resident status and care needs
  • Verify narcotic and controlled medication counts with the oncoming/off-going nurse per facility policy
  • Give daily report/ instruction and completes assignment sheet for nursing assistants
  • Monitor dining rooms during mealtimes to ensure residents are receiving proper diet and assistance as necessary
  • Complete comprehensive resident assessments and document findings accurately
  • Administer and document medications, treatments, and all resident care provided
  • Perform admission, transfer, and discharge procedures and documentation
  • Observe, document, and report changes in resident condition to physicians, families, and nursing leadership
  • Obtain and carry out physician orders and updates to treatment plans as needed
  • Educate residents and families regarding medications, disease processes, diet, safety, and other care needs as appropriate
  • Respond to changes in condition or emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions, including life-saving measures when required
  • Listen to and address resident or family concerns, escalating issues to supervisory staff as needed

Requirements:
  • Current unrestricted LPN license in the State of Missouri (or eligibility for licensure)
  • Previous long-term care experience is helpful but not required
  • CPR certification required


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.

 

The Lutheran Home is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please verify that you have included in your application all relevant information and experience for the position you are pursuing. We use this information in our effort to offer competitive and equitable compensation.

Not all positions may be eligible for all benefits.

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