Assisted Living LPN

Dayton, Ohio

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team of healthcare professionals. Walnut Creek Care Community is long-term care.

Posted Oct 9

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: Assisted LivingAs an LPN, you will provide direct nursing care to our residents
License: LPN license We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team of healthcare professionals.Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Term: Permanent Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-TimeFull-time

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License: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team of healthcare professionals.

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What it pays

Loan repayment: Offered
Bonus: Referral bonus program

Benefits

BenefitsMedical, dental and vision health benefitsHealth benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision
Benefits401k with company match401k with company match
BenefitsEarly pay via TapcheckEarly Pay via Tapcheck!
BenefitsEmployee perks and discount program via NESEmployee Perks & Discount program via NES
BenefitsPTO, company holidays and floating holidaysPTO + Company Holidays + Floating Holidays
BenefitsReferral bonus program$Referral Bonus Program$

More benefits (19)

BenefitsMentorship programsMentorship Programs
BenefitsInternal and upskilling growth opportunitiesInternal/Upskilling Growth Opportunities
BenefitsContinued education loan repayment program via ClaspContinued Education Loan Repayment Program powered by Clasp
Loan repayment program
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement
Referral program
Medical, Dental & Vision
Employee Perks & Discount program via NES
PTO
Company Holidays
Floating Holidays
Internal/Upskilling Growth Opportunities
Continued Education Loan Repayment Program powered by Clasp

The role and schedule

Floating: Floats to other units
Day to day: Direct day-to-day functions of STNAs and nursing personnel Direct the day-to-day functions of STNAs or other nursing personnel in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines
Day to day: Discipline and evaluate assigned STNAs and nursing personnel Provide discipline and evaluations of assigned STNAs and other nursing personnel
Day to day: Meet with nursing personnel to plan shift services and activities Meet with assigned nursing personnel to plan shifts' services, programs, and activities
Day to day: Complete and file recordkeeping on admission, transfer, or discharge Complete and file required recordkeeping forms or charts upon resident admission, transfer, and/or discharge
Day to day: Encourage physicians to review and sign treatment plans and orders Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign orders, progress notes, etc.
Day to day: Prepare and administer physician-ordered medications Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician
Day to day: Verify resident identity before giving medication Verify resident identity before administering medication
Day to day: Ensure prescribed medication is not given to the wrong resident Ensure that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another resident
Day to day: Inform nursing personnel of new admissions and room assignments Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc.
Day to day: Give feedback for probationary and annual STNA evaluations Provide feedback and recommendations for probationary and annual employee performance evaluations for STNAs
Day to day: Lead, educate, counsel, and discipline assigned STNAs as necessary Lead, educate, counsel, and discipline assigned STNAs, as necessary
Day to day: Review resident care plans daily Review resident care plans daily to ensure that appropriate care is being rendered
Day to day: Report needed care plan changes to Nurse Supervisor or Unit Manager Inform the Nurse Supervisor and/or Unit Manager of any changes that need to be made on the care plan
Holidays: Company and floating holidays

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-Time

At [insert team name], we're building together: Smarter. Long-Term. Care. We invest in people, not just positions. Through career growth opportunities, supportive leadership, meaningful relationships, and a culture of respect and empowerment, we help our employees thrive both personally and professionally. If you're looking for a workplace where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact, you'll find it at [insert team name].

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team of healthcare professionals. As an LPN, you will provide direct nursing care to our residents, supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of STNAs and non-licensed personnel, and coordinate with other departments to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Functions

Direct the day-to-day functions of STNAs or other nursing personnel in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines

Provide discipline and evaluations of assigned STNAs and other nursing personnel

Meet with assigned nursing personnel to plan shifts' services, programs, and activities

Charting and Documentation

Complete and file required recordkeeping forms or charts upon resident admission, transfer, and/or discharge

Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign orders, progress notes, etc.

Medication Administration

Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician

Verify resident identity before administering medication

Ensure that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another resident

Personnel Functions

Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc.

Provide feedback and recommendations for probationary and annual employee performance evaluations for STNAs

Lead, educate, counsel, and discipline assigned STNAs, as necessary

Nursing Care Functions

Review resident care plans daily to ensure that appropriate care is being rendered

Inform the Nurse Supervisor and/or Unit Manager of any changes that need to be made on the care plan

People-Centered Rewards

Health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision

401k with company match

Early Pay via Tapcheck!

Employee Perks & Discount program via NES

PTO + Company Holidays + Floating Holidays

$Referral Bonus Program$

Mentorship Programs

Internal/Upskilling Growth Opportunities

Continued Education Loan Repayment Program powered by Clasp

What's around it?

In Dayton, OH

Dayton, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Median rent: $918/mo
Household income: $45,247/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Dayton, OH

NeighborhoodsNurses and other professionals are repeatedly pointed to the southeast suburbs—Springboro, Centerville, Kettering, and Beavercreek—for schools and a quieter suburban pattern, and to Oakwood, a small city of about 9,250–9,500 on elevated, tree-lined streets of Tudor, Dutch Colonial, and Gothic Revival homes (median around $300,000; average rent about $1,858). Inside Dayton, Downtown is riverfront lofts and walkable nights; the Oregon District is historic brick streets and nightlife; South Park is Victorian houses and walks toward campus; West Wood is affordable houses on quiet blocks; Belmont is mid-priced houses with bigger lots in a quiet southeast setting. Yellow Springs, about five miles off I-675 and seven miles from Wright-Patterson AFB, mixes a walkable downtown (grocery, pharmacy, galleries, Little Art Theatre) with preserved farmland. Relocators who care about schools almost uniformly choose those suburbs over city neighborhoods.

Nurses and other professionals are repeatedly pointed to the southeast suburbs—Springboro, Centerville, Kettering, and Beavercreek—for schools and a quieter suburban pattern, and to Oakwood, a small city of about 9,250–9,500 on elevated, tree-lined streets of Tudor, Dutch Colonial, and Gothic Revival homes (median around $300,000; average rent about $1,858). Inside Dayton, Downtown is riverfront lofts and walkable nights; the Oregon District is historic brick streets and nightlife; South Park is Victorian houses and walks toward campus; West Wood is affordable houses on quiet blocks; Belmont is mid-priced houses with bigger lots in a quiet southeast setting.

Yellow Springs, about five miles off I-675 and seven miles from Wright-Patterson AFB, mixes a walkable downtown (grocery, pharmacy, galleries, Little Art Theatre) with preserved farmland. Relocators who care about schools almost uniformly choose those suburbs over city neighborhoods.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: dowmoving.com Source 3: findyourohio.com Source 4: trulia.com Source 5: quora.com

Getting aroundArea-wide average commute is about 20 minutes (Oakwood about 17 minutes), with the 12-county region reachable within an hour and Columbus and Cincinnati 80 miles or less. Most of Dayton is car-dependent; Greater Dayton RTA buses run the main roads and converge downtown, but a longtime local realtor flags public transportation as a clear con. Downtown and the Oregon District are the walkable exceptions where you can leave the car parked; everywhere else, short drives between errands are the norm. Traffic is described as easy compared with larger metros—not a high-traffic city.

Area-wide average commute is about 20 minutes (Oakwood about 17 minutes), with the 12-county region reachable within an hour and Columbus and Cincinnati 80 miles or less. Most of Dayton is car-dependent; Greater Dayton RTA buses run the main roads and converge downtown, but a longtime local realtor flags public transportation as a clear con.

Downtown and the Oregon District are the walkable exceptions where you can leave the car parked; everywhere else, short drives between errands are the norm. Traffic is described as easy compared with larger metros—not a high-traffic city.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: findyourohio.com Source 2: trulia.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: quora.com

OutdoorsFive Rivers MetroParks covers more than 16,000 acres of green space, trails, and rivers. Downtown, RiverScape MetroPark has riverfront bike and skate trails and summer fountains, plus RiverScape River Run white-water rafting on the Great Miami. The Great Miami Riverway is used for kayaking, fishing, and birdwatching. Eastwood Metropark hosts the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience (park fitness, then open trails). Oakwood’s Shafor Park and Orchardly Park are the close-in neighborhood greens. The U.S. Air Force Marathon is a signature event; biking, hiking, and water sports are treated as everyday cornerstones, not tourist extras.

Five Rivers MetroParks covers more than 16,000 acres of green space, trails, and rivers. Downtown, RiverScape MetroPark has riverfront bike and skate trails and summer fountains, plus RiverScape River Run white-water rafting on the Great Miami.

The Great Miami Riverway is used for kayaking, fishing, and birdwatching. Eastwood Metropark hosts the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience (park fitness, then open trails).

Oakwood’s Shafor Park and Orchardly Park are the close-in neighborhood greens. The U.S. Air Force Marathon is a signature event; biking, hiking, and water sports are treated as everyday cornerstones, not tourist extras.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: apartmentguide.com Source 2: findyourohio.com Source 3: trulia.com Source 4: dowmoving.com Source 5: youtube.com

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Living in Dayton

Dayton’s genuine distinction is aviation plus buying power: the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is Ohio’s most-visited free attraction, Wright-Patterson sits just east, and citywide homes still average around $140k–$144k. An $80k–$150k nurse household can often buy a yard, basement, and garage in Centerville, Springboro, Kettering, Beavercreek, or historic Oakwood instead of downsizing. Commutes average about 20 minutes; plan on a car—Greater Dayton RTA exists, but locals call transit a weakness. Choose those southeast suburbs or Oakwood if schools matter; city public schools are widely avoided. Downtown and the Oregon District offer RiverScape trails, Second Street Market, and a food scene locals call excellent (Tender Mercy, Meadowlark, Wheat Penny, Sueno). Five Rivers MetroParks spans 16,000+ acres; the Great Miami is for kayaks. Tradeoffs: weather is a cited con, the pace is slower, and nightlife clusters rather than sprawls—offset by Dragons sellouts, Dayton Ballet, the Schuster Center, and 80-mile shots to Cincinnati or Columbus.

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Key Responsibilities

Administrative Functions

Charting and Documentation

Medication Administration

Personnel Functions

Nursing Care Functions

People-Centered Rewards

What's around it?

Dayton, OHiFrom Census ACS 2024.

Life in Dayton, OH

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Life in Dayton, OH

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Dayton, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.