Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Days

Care Initiatives • West Branch, IA

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About The Position

Care Initiatives is seeking a compassionate Charge Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide comprehensive nursing care to residents in one of its skilled nursing communities in Iowa. The role involves assessing residents, delivering and overseeing direct nursing care, administering medications and treatments, coordinating care, and supporting residents and families. The Charge Nurse also provides clinical leadership on the unit and supervises and mentors assigned staff while maintaining a safe, compliant, and resident-centered environment.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ clinical status on an ongoing basis, including vital signs and changes in condition, and contribute to individualized care planning 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; monitor therapeutic responses and adverse effects, and complete timely, compliant documentation.
• Coordinate resident care and communicate with physicians, nurse leadership, residents, and families about 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.
• Follow state and federal regulations, infection prevention practices, and Care Initiatives policies to maintain a safe, compliant, resident-centered environment.
• Educate, guide, and provide emotional support to residents and families, fostering trust, dignity, and understanding of care plans and health goals.

Benefits

• Competitive wage.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Referral bonus program.
• Company-paid training and education through tuition reimbursement.
• Digital Wallet access to pay as it is earned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed