- Salary
- $30 – $32/hr
- Location
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Who We Are
At Byron Wellness Community, our mission is to foster purpose-filled lives by focusing on the individualized strengths of our residents and team members. We believe in serving residents with compassion, dignity, respect, and kindness while creating a community where people truly belong.
Our team members are guided by six core values:
- Commitment
- Communication
- Compassion
- Integrity
- Passion
- Respect
These values aren't just words on a wall. They shape how we care for residents and how we treat one another every day.
Why Team Members Love Working Here
Our employees often describe Byron as a place with:
- Strong commitment to the residents
- Strong peer relationships
- Pride in Byron
- Improved staffing and operations
- Belief in the vision of "One Team, One Standard"
Others mention teamwork, approachable leadership, and culture of helping one another.
If you're looking for a workplace where people genuinely care, you'll find that here.
What Kind of Person Thrives Here?
Our most successful LPNs are:
- Friendly
- Dependable
- Positive
- Patient
- Team-oriented
- Service-minded
- Compassionate
- Willing to help wherever needed
- Able to create a welcoming experience for residents and families
Benefits
Eligible team members may receive:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Vacation
- Wellness
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Incentives and bonuses
- Relaxed dress code
A Message from Our Team
If you're looking for a place where residents know your name, coworkers support one another, and your work has a meaningful impact every day, you'll find that opportunity here.
If you're compassionate, eager to learn, and committed to serving others, we'd love to meet you.
Join Byron Wellness Community and help us create purpose-filled lives, one resident at a time.
A Place Where Nursing Is More Than Passing Meds and Completing Documentation
At Byron Wellness Community, nursing is about relationships, advocacy, and helping people live with dignity, purpose, and quality of life.
We serve residents with diverse needs and are looking for nurses who see the person first, not just the diagnosis.
If you value teamwork, compassion, and meaningful connections, you'll feel at home at Byron.
What You'll Do
As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide direct nursing care while helping coordinate and support resident care throughout the community.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing direct nursing care and treatment services
- Administering medications and monitoring effectiveness
- Assessing resident needs and reporting changes in condition
- Supervising and supporting nursing assistants and medication aides
- Coordinating care with physicians, pharmacies, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams
- Participating in admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Updating and implementing resident care plans
- Completing required documentation and clinical records
- Assisting with quality assurance and regulatory compliance
- Supporting residents and families through challenging situations
- Helping maintain a safe, respectful, resident-centered environment
Most importantly, you'll advocate for residents and help ensure they receive the care, dignity, and quality of life they deserve.
Job Type
Full time available
2nd shift available
Every other weekend and rotating holidays required
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
- Experience working with individuals living with dementia, behavioral health challenges, developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, or other specialized populations.