Charge Nurse - (LPN) Evenings

Care Initiatives•La Porte City, IA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

La Porte City Specialty Care, a 46-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in La Porte City, IA, is now hiring a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the evening shift (1:30pm-10pm) with every other weekend. This role offers a competitive hourly rate plus a shift differential. As a Charge Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with Care Initiatives, you will provide comprehensive care that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals during their healthcare journey. Care Initiatives has over forty (40) skilled nursing communities across Iowa and is committed to providing exceptional care and support. In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your skills and compassion, positively influencing the lives of residents.

Requirements

Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing. License must be valid within the state of Iowa, or ability to activate.
Current, valid CPR Certification.
Documented completion of State-approved LPN Supervisory Course or ability to obtain within first 90-days of employment.
Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and laws.
A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.

Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing assessments of residents’ clinical status, including vital signs and condition changes, and contribute to individualized care planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Deliver and oversee direct nursing care, including wound treatments, IV therapy (as permitted by scope), catheter care, and other skilled interventions in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
Administer medications and prescribed treatments safely and accurately, monitoring for therapeutic response and adverse effects, and ensuring timely, compliant documentation.
Serve as a clinical leader on the unit by coordinating resident care, communicating effectively with physicians, nurse leadership, residents, and families regarding care needs and changes in condition.
Supervise, mentor, and support Certified Nursing Assistants and other assigned staff, promoting accountability, teamwork, and high-quality resident care.
Ensure adherence to state and federal regulations, infection prevention practices, and Care Initiatives policies to maintain a safe, compliant, and resident-centered environment.
Provide education, guidance, and emotional support to residents and families, fostering trust, dignity, and understanding of care plans and health goals.