Charge Nurse -LPN Days
About The Position
Corning Specialty Care, a 40-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in Corning, Iowa, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) as a Charge Nurse. The role provides comprehensive, resident-centered nursing care and offers an opportunity to positively influence residents and their loved ones. Full-time and part-time day schedules are available. Compensation includes a competitive hourly rate and shift differential. The Charge Nurse assesses residents’ clinical status, contributes to individualized care planning, delivers and oversees nursing care, administers medications and treatments, and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team. The role also provides unit-level clinical leadership, supports and supervises assigned staff, and helps ensure regulatory compliance and a safe care environment. Care Initiatives describes its workplace as inclusive, equitable, and welcoming, and is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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 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.
- Administer medications and prescribed treatments safely and accurately, monitor therapeutic response 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.
- Educate and support residents and families, fostering trust, dignity, and understanding of care plans and health goals.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation and shift differential.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan for eligible employees.
- Paid time off (PTO) for eligible employees.
- Referral bonus program.
- Tuition reimbursement and company-paid training and education.
- Digital wallet access to earned pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
