Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visit friendship.us for more information.

Friendship is looking for Licensed Practical Nurses to join our Friendship team, located in Roanoke and Salem, VA. The Licensed Practical Nurse position coordinates and monitors medical services, including psychiatric, dental, podiatry, vision and medication management, in accordance with the requirements of regulatory agencies and in response to individual resident needs.

Why Join Friendship?

    ✅ NEW Competitive Pay Rates
    ✅ $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time Evening/Night-Shift Charge Nurses paid equally over 40 pay periods
    ✅ Comprehensive Benefits Package
    ✅ Career Growth & Education Assistance
    ✅ Supportive Team Environment

Shifts Available: 

• 1st shift: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• 2nd shift: 3 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• 3rd Shift: 11 p.m. - 7 a.m.
• Day Shift: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Night Shift: 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.

PRN Home Care Resource Pool: Work flexible hours at all facilities and Home Care

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care to residents including preparing and administering medications
• Prepare and complete electronic documentation
• Complete corresponding electronic health records upon the resident’s admission, transfer, and/or discharge
• Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures to include updating care plans
• Make appropriate reports to the Nurse Supervisor as required or as may be necessary.  Follow facility’s established policy
• Consult with the resident’s physician in providing the resident’s care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc. as necessary
• Review the resident’s chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc. as necessary
• Ensure that adequate medical supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained on unit/shift at all times to meet the needs of the residents
• Participate in the development and implementation of the procedures for the safe operation of all nursing service equipment

Qualifications:

• Unencumbered LPN license or eligible to sit for boards in the state of Virginia required
• BLS, preferred
• Experience in a long-term care/nursing facility, preferred
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds

Benefits for Full Time Positions:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)

Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.