Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Night Shift

Cape Girardeau, MO
Full Time
Experienced
$5,000 Sign on Bonus

The Lutheran Home is seeking a compassionate full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a 12-hour night shift, offering a predictable two-week schedule and the chance to make a real difference in our healthcare community, which includes a designated hospice unit, rehab-to-home, long-term care, and memory care. Guided by our values of service, excellence, dignity, fulfillment, grace, and stewardship, we provide a supportive environment where both experienced LPNs and new graduates can grow professionally while delivering exceptional, compassionate care every night. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to truly meaningful work.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
  • 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 follow-up.
  • Verify narcotic/controlled medication counts.
  • Give daily reports/instructions and assign tasks to nursing assistants. 
  • Supervise nurse aides to ensure quality care and adherence to protocols.
  • Monitor dining rooms during mealtimes to ensure proper diet and assistance for residents.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents and document care, medications, and treatments.
  • 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 reporting issues to the Unit Manager or Shift Supervisor.
  • Promote a positive team culture, fostering respect and open communication.

This full-time position follows a consistent two-week schedule, where you work 7 out of every 14 days – including a three-day weekend off every other week.
Available shift:
  • Night shift: 6:45 pm to 7:15 am

As a full-time member, you’ll enjoy our many benefits including:
  • Sign on Bonus for eligible candidates
  • Student Loan Reimbursement up to $20,800
  • Night Shift Differential
  • Paid Holidays
  • Earned Time Off
  • Medical Insurance options
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Benefits including Employer Match opportunity
  • Life Insurance options including an Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Long-term & Short-term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Critical Illness & Accident Insurance options
  • On Demand Pay through Tapcheck
  • and Residents that you will fall in love with.

Education Requirements:
  • Current unrestricted LPN license in the State of Missouri (or eligibility for licensure)
  • CPR certification
  • Experience with PCC 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.

 

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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