Otterbein SeniorLife
Nursing home in Greenwood, IN
From 3 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 20, 2026Sources
The short version
Otterbein SeniorLife hires RNs and LPNs into long-term care, with posted starting pay of $35.00/hour for RNs and $28.00/hour for LPNs that rises with experience. An internal staffing agency posts PRN LPN work at $32.00/hour weekdays and $34.00/hour weekends if you want flexible pickups.
Employer research, Sep 20, 2026
One recruitment posting advertised a $2,000 sign-on bonus, though that figure is less firmly documented than the hourly rates.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-09-20Source: facebook.comStaff reviews repeatedly land on the same reason people stay: the long-running relationships with the residents they care for.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-20Source: glassdoor.comEveryday perks show up in reviews too — free meals while you're on shift and DailyPay access between paychecks.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026-06-07Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- Rehab nurses: 2 of 3 roles
- Per diem nurses: 2 of 3 roles are per diem
- LPNs and LVNs: 2 of 3 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
Benefits
Documented pay items include shift differentials, PRN rates through an in-house agency, and a $2,000 sign-on bonus named in one recruitment posting. Free employee meals on shift and DailyPay access are named by staff in reviews.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$35.00/hr
Starting hourly wage for Registered Nurse (RN) in Greenwood, IN based on experience
As of 2026-09-20
- Hourly pay
$28.00/hr
Starting hourly wage for LPN at Otterbein Green Hills (increases with experience)
As of 2025-11-16
- Hourly pay
$32.00/hr
Otterbein Staffing Agency PRN LPN weekday hourly rate
As of 2026-09-20
- Hourly pay
$34.00/hr
Otterbein Staffing Agency PRN LPN weekend hourly rate
As of 2026-09-20
- Shift pay
$3.00
2nd and 3rd shift differential for RNs in Greenwood, IN
As of 2026-09-20
- Shift pay
$1.00
2nd shift differential for LPNs at Otterbein Green Hills
As of 2025-11-16
- Shift pay
$2.00
3rd shift differential for LPNs at Otterbein Green Hills
As of 2025-11-16
- Sign-on bonus
$2,000.00
Sign-on bonus cited in recruitment posting for Ottawa County facility
As of 2026-09-20
Sources
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Resident relationships and mission
- Staff frequently find meaningful interactions and deep bonds with elderly residents to be the top highlight of their roles.
Sources
As of 2026-09-20Source: glassdoor.com- Staffing levels and workload
- Employees commonly cite short-staffing, heavy workloads, and rushed shifts resulting in stress and burnout.
Sources
As of 2026-09-20Source: glassdoor.com- Leadership and supervision
- Team support on site is valued, but reviews cite inconsistent management, perceived favoritism, and disconnected corporate leadership.
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More review themes
- Perks and dining
- Staff appreciate practical perks including free employee meals during shifts and access to DailyPay.
Sources
As of 2026-06-07Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Reviews consistently describe short staffing, heavy assignments, and rushed shifts, and they split on management — on-site teammates get credit while corporate leadership is called distant and uneven.
Sources
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Current openings at Otterbein SeniorLife
- LPN
- LPN
- Per diem
Sources
- facebook.com/OhioMeansJobsOttawaCounty/posts/-otterbein-senior-life-is-hiring-and-this-could-be-your-next-fulfilling-opportun/1091012280299079
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09-20
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Otterbein-SeniorLife-Reviews-E859606.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-20
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Otterbein-SeniorLife-Reviews-E859606.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-20
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