Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Day Shift

Horizons Residential Care

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Germanton, North Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide routine nursing care and medication administration for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Maintain accurate health documentation and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure resident safety and quality of life.

Qualifications

You are a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with an active North Carolina license and a valid NC driver's license. You have strong communication and documentation skills and are comfortable using electronic medical records.

Must Have Skills for ATS

LPN license

Therap

EMR

CPR/BLS

Job Description

Nursing Without the Burnout

If you’re an LPN who’s exhausted by rushed care, unsafe ratios, or feeling invisible—this role offers a different pace and purpose.

Horizons Residential Care Center (HRCC) is a nonprofit Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) providing 24-hour support to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our nurses build real relationships, practice consistent care, and work within a team that values clarity, respect, and emotional safety.

At Horizons, nurses aren’t just covering shifts—they’re trusted clinicians and advocates.

What This Role Offers

  • Predictable day-shift schedule

  • Lower-acuity residential environment

  • Strong nurse–resident relationships

  • Supportive leadership and clear expectations

  • A team culture focused on dignity, safety, and quality of life

Qualified applicants are typically contacted within 24–48 hours.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide routine and direct nursing care in a residential / ICF setting

  • Administer and document medications per physician orders

  • Maintain accurate documentation in Therap and EMR systems

  • Monitor resident health and communicate changes to physicians and leadership

  • Complete controlled medication counts and report discrepancies

  • Support and guide DSPs and Medication Technicians as needed

  • Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and collaboration

  • Respond calmly and effectively to emergencies

  • Assist with medication inventory and supply coordination

Qualifications

Required

  • Active LPN license in the State of North Carolina

  • Strong communication and documentation skills

  • Comfort with electronic medical records

  • Valid NC driver’s license

Preferred

  • Experience in residential care, long-term care, pediatrics, or ICF settings

  • CPR/BLS (Adult & Pediatric)

New to residential nursing or returning to the field? We welcome transition nurses.

Why Horizons

  • Mission-driven nonprofit serving exceptional individuals

  • Respectful, team-based environment

  • Nursing that prioritizes safety, consistency, and humanity

👉 Apply today to practice nursing in a setting designed for sustainability, not survival.

Job Type: Full-time 6:45 AM - 7:00 PM

Location: Rural Hall, NC

Horizons Residential Care Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


Full-time: 6:45 AM - 7:00 PM

Horizons Residential Care

Horizons has a very special mission: to provide extraordinary opportunities to 40 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and extensive medical support needs. Anchored by a caring, dedicated staff, Horizons provides compassionate care through programs and services intentionally catered to each individual's needs. Horizons Residential Care Center routinely seeks out highly motivated individuals with a passion to make a difference to join our team because our first priority is ensuring top-notch and evolving care for the individuals who call Horizons home. We recruit for direct service professionals, nursing personnel, medication technicians, maintenance, educators, housekeeping and administrative staff.
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