What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN (AM) position at Silverado?
Join Silverado Lee's Summit, a memory care innovator ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Since 1997, Silverado has delivered exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions. We’re a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.
We’re hiring Licensed Practical Nurses - compassionate professionals who bring clinical expertise and heartfelt care to residents living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other memory-impairing conditions. This role blends medical skill, empathy, and relationship-building to create meaningful moments every day.
Be a difference-maker with a memory care leader!
You lead with integrity, patience, and clinical precision. You’re dependable, eager to grow, and thrive in a team-focused environment. You’re passionate about helping others live with dignity and joy.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Serve as a compassionate liaison between residents, families, and physicians
- Provide clinical support and assist with daily living activities (bathing, grooming, mobility, etc.)
- Monitor resident health and maintain accurate care documentation
- Support a safe, respectful, and engaging environment for residents with memory impairments
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing program
- Active LVN/LPN license
- Preferred: experience in senior care or memory care settings
- Reliable transportation to meet attendance and punctuality standards
- Effective communicator in verbal and written English
- Active role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
- Comfortable working around animals and pets
Why Choose Silverado?
- Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™
- Certified Great Place to Work®
- Paid training and strong internal mobility
Schedule: Full Time, AM shift
Shift Differential: Weekend (Sat 12:00 AM - Sun 11:59 PM) Shifts will include a $2/hour shift differential.
Anticipated pay range: $31 USD - $36 USD
Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees:
- 401(k) matching
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!
* Silverado does not accept candidates from outside recruiters or agencies for this role. *
California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law.
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Employment offers are contingent on background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable).
Silverado uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security
EOE/M/F/D/V
Salary : $31 - $36