Established in 1969 by Lutheran churches, The Lutheran Home was created to address a crucial need in Southeast Missouri - providing comfort and care to area seniors. We opened our doors in 1972 as a 60-bed nursing home, and in our 50+ year history we have served more than 35,000 individuals.

From our humble beginnings, we have grown into a vibrant community, serving the needs of seniors with a comprehensive range of services:

Independent Living at Saxony Village
Assisted Living
Skilled Care (including residential hospice)
Memory Care
Short-term Rehabilitation through Providence Place
Transitional Care through Providence Pointe at Assisted Living
Hospice Care through Providence Hospice

Our Mission:

Provide a grace-filled community of care and companionship where individuals enjoy vibrant living at every stage. We enrich lives through a lifestyle that makes the body strong, keeps the intellect sharp and nourishes the spirit.

Our Vision:

To aspire to live each day fulfilled at every stage of life.

Our Values:

We value SERVICE. We approach every day with a servant's heart to do all we can for those in our care, and to lead others through service.
We value EXCELLENCE. We pursue excellence in all that we do, and strive to deliver the highest quality clinical experience in the area.
We value DIGNITY. In full conviction that every human being deserves respect and love, we ensure each resident is treated with warmth and compassion while maintaining their dignity and personal identity.
We value FULFILLMENT. Understandy that quality of life is directly related to self-worth and self-actualization, we relentlessly pursue ways to help others live full and fulfilled lives at every stage of life.
We value GRACE. Knowing the grace God has bestowed on all people through the forgiveness of sin, we extend grace to one another by our words, deeds and actions in extension of that gift.
We value STEWARDSHIP. As a not-for-profit organization serving our community, we practice stewardship and discipline with our resources, making strategic decisions that support our vision.

Our work is meaningful, necessary and makes a signficant impact on our community.

We'd like to invite you into our world, and into our mission.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Cape Girardeau, MO

Full Time

Experienced

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

The Lutheran Home is seeking a dedicated full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team. Working in long-term care offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, become a trusted part of residents’ lives, and make a lasting difference through compassionate, consistent care. For more than 50 years, Lutheran Home has been serving the community and providing care guided by our values of service, excellence, dignity, fulfillment, grace, and stewardship. If you share these values and are passionate about making an impact, we invite you to join our team.

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

In this Full-time role, you’ll follow a consistent two-week schedule, working 7 out of 14 days with a three-day weekend every other week. We are hiring for the day shift from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM.

As a full-time team member, you can take part in our many benefits including:

Sign on Bonus for eligible candidates
Student Loan Reimbursement up to $20,800
Earned Time Off
Medical Insurance options
Retirement Benefits including Employer Match opportunity
Life Insurance option including an Employer Paid Life Insurance
Long-term & Short-term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Dental & Vision Insurance
Critical Illness & Accident Insurance options
On Demand Pay through Tapcheck
and Residents that you will fall in love with.

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.

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Established in 1969 by Lutheran churches, The Lutheran Home was created to address a crucial need in Southeast Missouri - providing comfort and care to area seniors. We opened our doors in 1972 as a 60-bed nursing home, and in our 50+ year history we have served more than 35,000 individuals.

From our humble beginnings, we have grown into a vibrant community, serving the needs of seniors with a comprehensive range of services:

Independent Living at Saxony Village

Assisted Living

Skilled Care (including residential hospice)

Memory Care

Short-term Rehabilitation through Providence Place

Transitional Care through Providence Pointe at Assisted Living

Hospice Care through Providence Hospice

Our Mission:

Provide a grace-filled community of care and companionship where individuals enjoy vibrant living at every stage. We enrich lives through a lifestyle that makes the body strong, keeps the intellect sharp and nourishes the spirit.

Our Vision:

To aspire to live each day fulfilled at every stage of life.

Our Values:

We value SERVICE. We approach every day with a servant's heart to do all we can for those in our care, and to lead others through service.

We value EXCELLENCE. We pursue excellence in all that we do, and strive to deliver the highest quality clinical experience in the area.

We value DIGNITY. In full conviction that every human being deserves respect and love, we ensure each resident is treated with warmth and compassion while maintaining their dignity and personal identity.

We value FULFILLMENT. Understandy that quality of life is directly related to self-worth and self-actualization, we relentlessly pursue ways to help others live full and fulfilled lives at every stage of life.

We value GRACE. Knowing the grace God has bestowed on all people through the forgiveness of sin, we extend grace to one another by our words, deeds and actions in extension of that gift.

We value STEWARDSHIP. As a not-for-profit organization serving our community, we practice stewardship and discipline with our resources, making strategic decisions that support our vision.

Our work is meaningful, necessary and makes a signficant impact on our community.

We'd like to invite you into our world, and into our mission.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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