Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Evenings

Care Initiatives • West Branch, IA

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About The Position

Care Initiatives is hiring a full-time evening Charge Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide comprehensive care to residents in one of its skilled nursing communities in Iowa. The role includes 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, supervises and supports assigned staff, ensures regulatory and infection-prevention compliance, and provides education and emotional support to residents and families.

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

• 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 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.
• Ensure adherence to state and federal regulations, infection-prevention practices, and Care Initiatives policies.
• Provide education, guidance, and emotional support to residents and families regarding care plans and health goals.

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Referral bonus program
• Company-paid training and education
• Tuition reimbursement
• Digital Wallet access to earned pay

What This Job Offers

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