LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse: Full Time
Alexandria, Virginia
Posted Aug 30
- Shift
- 8-hour days
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 8-hour days
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected · Floating required
- Setting
- Assisted Living
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Virginia is $36/hr, across 390 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Posted Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Connect with your calling.
We are looking for a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team! As a Licensed Practical Nurse, your main role will be to deliver nursing care to our residents within a warm, comfortable, and home-like environment. You will be part of a team of dedicated, like-minded individuals whose support and camaraderie build community, and where long-lasting relationships with both associates and residents await.
If you possess a dedication to assisting others, take immense pride in your work, and are looking for a remarkable company that aligns with those values, then this opportunity is made for you!
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Schedule of 7am to 3pm
Responsibilities
Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents residents’ status. Observes and reports any significant changes in resident behavior and health to the Resident Care Director, physician, family, RCAs, and Executive Director per state regulations. Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of the Resident Care Assistants.
Closely mentors, guides, and directs the Lead Resident Care Assistants in all aspects of their job. Coordinates care needs with community providers via an effective case management process. Effectively balances service demands with supporting resident independence.
Recognizes and assists in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (financial and other) and reports to appropriate sources per state regulations. Responds to emergencies and personal emergency response system and knows when to call for backup.
Requirements
Current state license as an LPN and CPR certification Graduate of an approved LPN program (per state requirements) Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working as a nurse preferred Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position is highly desirable
As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:
- 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
- Discounted Meal Program
- Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
- Associate Referral Bonus Program
- Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
- Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
- Tuition Reimbursement Program*
- Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*
*Eligibility may vary by employment status
Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.
- Job Details
- Job Family
- Nursing
- Job Function
- Nurse
- Pay Type
- Hourly
- Employment Indicator
- Community
- Hiring Min Rate
- 37 USD
- Hiring Max Rate
- 39 USD
Benchmark at Alexandria, 3440 Berkeley Street, Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America
Sourced from Benchmark Senior Living’s careers page.
Requirements
- Current state license as an LPN and CPR certification
- Graduate of an approved LPN program (per state requirements)
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working as a nurse preferred
- Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position is highly desirable
- As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:
- 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
- Discounted Meal Program
- Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
- Associate Referral Bonus Program
- Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
- Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
- Tuition Reimbursement Program*
- Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*
- *Eligibility may vary by employment status
- Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.
- Job Details
- Job Family
- Nursing
- Job Function
- Nurse
- Pay Type
- Hourly
- Employment Indicator
- Community
- Hiring Min Rate
- 37 USD
- Hiring Max Rate
- 39 USD
- Benchmark at Alexandria, 3440 Berkeley Street, Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America
Benefits
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
Place
- City
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Median rent
- $2,089/mo
- Local household income
- $119,681/yr
- Metro price level
- 9% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Alexandria area index 108.9, where 100 is the national average.
Alexandria blends historic charm with easy access to Washington, D.C. Old Town's cobblestone streets and waterfront parks give this Potomac River city a small-town feel, while nearby hospital systems offer varied nursing opportunities. A solid pick for RNs who want capital-area amenities without living in D.C. itself.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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