Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Overnights

Care Initiatives•West Branch, IA

About The Position

Care Initiatives is hiring a Charge Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide comprehensive care to residents in one of its skilled nursing communities in Iowa. The role involves assessing residents’ clinical status, delivering and overseeing nursing care, administering medications and treatments, and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team. The Charge Nurse also serves as a clinical leader, supports and supervises assigned staff, ensures regulatory and policy compliance, and provides education and emotional support to residents and families. This is a full-time overnight position.

Requirements

Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing, valid in Iowa or 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 consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.

Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing assessments of residents’ clinical status, 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 for therapeutic response and adverse effects, and ensure 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.
Ensure adherence to state and federal regulations, infection prevention practices, and Care Initiatives policies.
Educate, guide, and provide emotional support to residents and families, fostering trust, dignity, and understanding of care plans and health goals.