Charge Nurse -LPN Days

Care Initiatives • Corning, IA

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About The Position

Care Initiatives is hiring a Charge Nurse who is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide skilled, resident-centered care 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 contributing to individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

The Charge Nurse also coordinates care on the unit, communicates with physicians, nurse leadership, residents, and families, and supervises and supports assigned staff. The position requires adherence to applicable regulations, infection prevention practices, and facility policies, while providing residents and families with education and emotional support. Day schedules are available on a full-time or part-time basis.

Requirements

• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing in Iowa, or ability to activate an Iowa license.
• 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 according to 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 on the unit and communicate care needs and changes in condition to physicians, nurse leadership, residents, and families.
• 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 emotionally support 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.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• PTO.
• Referral bonus program.
• Company-paid training and education through tuition reimbursement.
• Digital wallet access to earned pay.

What This Job Offers

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