LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Hickory Creek at Peru is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct care to residents in a skilled nursing facility setting. As an LPN, you will develop meaningful relationships with residents by learning their life stories and preferences while utilizing your nursing skills to promote their physical and psychosocial well-being. This position offers a more personal approach to patient care in a smaller facility environment where you will have time for thoughtful interactions and individualized attention.

Clinical Setting

Hickory Creek at Peru is a senior living community operated by American Senior Communities, a provider of skilled nursing care recognized as the #2 in quality among the nation's 20 largest skilled nursing care companies. The facility emphasizes a calmer pace and personal connections that larger facilities cannot match.

Schedule and Shifts

• Full-time, part-time, and PRN positions available
• Day and night shifts available
• Nurse-to-resident ratios: 14-15 residents to 1 nurse on 1st and 2nd shifts; 28-30 residents to 1 nurse on 3rd shift

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents with a focus on physical and psychosocial well-being
• Manage medications with proficiency and accuracy
• Conduct thorough assessments and accurately document changes in resident condition
• Collaborate with nursing and facility teams to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care
• Promote teamwork within the care team to meet resident needs
• Create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for residents
• Support a respectful and positive work environment through excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate the facility's C.A.R.E. values (Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, Excellence) in all interactions with residents, families, and staff

Required Qualifications

• Current and valid Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state of Indiana
• Proficient medication management skills
• Ability to conduct thorough assessments and accurately document changes in resident condition
• Strong passion for geriatric nursing and commitment to senior care excellence
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation and Bonuses

• Sign-on bonus of $8,000 for full-time LPN positions
• Bonus amount will be prorated for part-time positions
• Application must be submitted by October 31, 2026
• Terms and conditions may apply

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with access to earnings before payday
• Employee referral bonus programs
• 401(k) retirement plan
• FSA program
• Free life insurance
• PTO exchange for pay programs
• Medical coverage as low as $25
• Vision and dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for personal or work-related issues
• Workforce Chaplains for workplace support
• Personalized Wellness Coaching
• Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO
• Employee Discount Programs for travel, retail, entertainment, and food
• Access to preceptors and mentorship programs
• Clinical and leadership development pathways
• Education partnerships with colleges and universities including Ivy Tech and Purdue Global
• Financial assistance for continuing education
• Company-sponsored scholarship programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards

Note: Full-time and part-time benefits may vary; terms and conditions apply.