LPN - Skilled Nursing - FT Night Shift

Woodcrest at Blakeford is looking for a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our skilled nursing team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. As an LPN at Woodcrest, you will be responsible for providing daily clinical care, supporting our Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and ensuring the highest standards of resident care in compliance with all federal and state regulations.

Shift: 6:45 PM - 7:00 AM

Schedule: rotating block schedule 3-4 days per week, includes every other weekend

Why You’ll Love Being a Blakeford Nurse:

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, vision insurance and other benefits
• Company-paid life and short-term disability
• On-site team member gym
• Paid time off with cashout option
• 403(b) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs
• Award-winning team member appreciation events
• and so much more!

Be a part of Blakeford—where you belong.

• Work under the guidance of the Director of Nursing to oversee the day-to-day functions of CNAs, ensuring adherence to Woodcrest’s policies and current regulations.
• Facilitate the admission, transfer, and discharge processes for residents as needed.
• Chart resident notes that accurately reflect the care provided and their response to treatment.
• Prepare and administer medications as prescribed, accurately dispose of drugs/narcotics per procedures, and ensure shift-specific narcotic records are maintained.
• Arrange and requisition diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered, transcribing physician orders promptly and accurately.
• Conduct checks to confirm that CNAs administer prescribed treatments correctly; monitor residents’ physical and emotional health.
• Provide professional services as needed, including catheterization, tube feedings, wound care, colostomy care, blood collection, and end-of-life care.
• Record vital signs as necessary, maintain a safe and sanitary work environment, and ensure CNA compliance with Universal Precautions and safety protocols.
• Regularly review resident care plans to confirm appropriate goals, issues, and treatment approaches are in place.
• Foster positive relationships with co-workers, physicians, residents, and families to enhance Woodcrest’s reputation and encourage a harmonious work environment.
• Uphold the facility’s mission through dependability, punctuality, confidentiality, and dedication to ethics and quality service.
• Safeguard the dignity, confidentiality, and rights of all residents.

Qualifications:

• LPN Diploma
• 6–12 months of experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Valid LPN/LVN License in the State of Tennessee.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Ability to read and interpret professional documents, write reports and business correspondence, and effectively present information.
• Basic computer skills are required.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Blakeford at Green Hills is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal law.