Charge Nurse - (LPN) Evenings

Care Initiatives•La Porte City, IA

About The Position

Care Initiatives is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide and coordinate resident care in one of its skilled nursing communities in Iowa. The Charge Nurse assesses residents’ clinical status, contributes to individualized care planning, delivers and oversees nursing interventions, and administers medications and prescribed treatments. The nurse serves as a clinical leader on the unit, communicates with physicians, nursing leadership, residents, and families, and supervises and supports assigned staff. The role promotes compliance with applicable regulations, infection prevention practices, and facility policies while providing education and emotional support to residents and families. The listed schedule is part-time, 1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., with every other weekend. Care Initiatives describes its work as providing exceptional care and support throughout residents’ healthcare journeys.

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 treating others 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.
Safely and accurately administer medications and prescribed treatments, monitor therapeutic responses and adverse effects, and complete timely, compliant documentation.
Coordinate resident care and communicate with physicians, nursing 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.
Provide education, guidance, and emotional support to residents and families regarding care plans and health goals.