The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide direct nursing care, clinical assessment, and act as the lead nurse on the NOC shift, supporting and guiding CNAs and care staff. Responsibilities also include directing day-to-day nursing assistance functions, ensuring compliance with policies, and managing shift planning and reporting.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program, along with a current, unencumbered, active LPN license in the state. A minimum of one year of Assisted Living experience is required, and the applicant must demonstrate clinical knowledge appropriate for the age-related needs of residents.
As an LPN at Ovation Heartwood, you provide hands-on clinical support while building meaningful relationships with Assisted Living residents. You’ll work closely with the care team to support resident health, comfort, and dignity, helping create a calm, welcoming environment where residents feel safe, supported, and truly at home.
We are looking for a dependable and clinically strong LPN to support our residents and lead our overnight care team. This is a key role for someone who is confident working independently and comfortable serving as the primary clinical resource during night hours.
Previous Assisted Living / Memory Care experience is strongly preferred.
What you’ll do
Provide direct nursing care and clinical assessment to residents
Act as the lead nurse on NOC shift, supporting and guiding CNAs and care staff
Respond to changes in condition, emergencies, and resident needs
Communicate effectively with on-call providers and leadership as needed
Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with policies and regulations
Responsibilities
Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistance in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care community. As assigned by DHS or Supervisor.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Pet Insurance
Legal Insurance
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Supplemental Insurance Options
Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by the community.
Periodically review the departments policies, procedures, job descriptions and make recommendations for revisions.
Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shifts', services, programs and activities.
Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures performed in this community
Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual
Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift as required.
Participate in Community surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as may be requested.
Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required.
Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary.
Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physician's Order Form.
Transcribe physician's orders to resident charts, Kardex, medication cards, treatment/care plans, as required.
Chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident's response to the care
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician, as needed.
Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.
Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the DHS or supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must have at least 1 year of Assisted Living experience
Must Possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN or LPN/LVN in this state.
Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
CPR / BSL
Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
Benefits
At Ovation, we believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day.
Employees are Benefits-eligible at 30+ hours/week. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following hire
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Regence medical plans (PPO & HDHP), Delta Dental (with orthodontia), and VSP vision
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance (Canopy)
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Flexible PTO program combining vacation, sick, and holiday time
Paid Holidays – Six recognized holidays, with premium pay for eligible hourly employees
401(k) Retirement Plan – Available after 90 days, with discretionary employer match
Health Savings Account (HSA) – Employer contributes up to $600/year for HDHP participants
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Medical, Limited, Dependent Care, and Commuter options
