Licensed Practical Nurse

Company: Byron Wellness Community
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: March 26, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Who We Are Byron Wellness Community continuously works to fundamentally change long-term care. Our organizational culture emphasizes serving leadership and purpose for all residents and team members. We are at the fore front of healthcare innovation and person-centered quality care. Core Values Byron’s core values communicate the things that drive us as an organization. All team members are expected to represent the core values – commitment, communication, compassion, integrity, and respect. Our core values are to be integrated into our daily interaction with co-workers, residents and any persons that may enter our facility. For more information about Byron Health Center, please visit us at: byronhealth.org What you’ll do The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. - Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. - Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility. - Periodically review the department’s policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc. Make recommendations for revisions. - Meet with your assigned nursing 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 facility. - 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. - Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained. - Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions. - Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing service department. - Participate in facility 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. - Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required. - Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required. - Complete accident/incident reports as necessary. - Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary. - Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. We Offer Our Team Members Community - Family-friendly - Dog-friendly, with pet patio for usage Compensation - Competitive wages with shift differentials and annual increases - Bonuses - Employee referral bonus - Payroll Advance Program Benefit Packages - Group Medical Insurance through Parkview Signature Care available to full time employees - Dental/Vision Insurance available through Principal available to full time employees - $20,000 in Basic Life Insurance Coverage – with the ability to purchase additional coverage available to all employees - 403(B) Retirement Plan with employer matching and 100% vesting after 3 years available to all employees - Vacation and Wellness Time available to full time employees. Wellness available to part time employees - 6 Paid Holidays available to full time employees Education Programs - Tuition reimbursement - Professional development funds - Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness for working for a non-profit (determined by the Department of Education) Wellness & Life Programs - Access to our Physical Wellness Center located at our facility - Discounted meals - Sensory oasis room for employees with massage chair - Community and family events We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Benefits: 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Employee discount Referral program Tuition reimbursement Schedule: 8 hour shift Holidays Weekend availability Requirements: Required Qualifications Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved RN/LPN program. Must have an active license. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience working with long-term care residents Compensation details: 30.57-32.63 Hourly Wage PI330780ccc1e3-25405-37138936

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