Director of Nursing, LPN/RN

Arlington Place at Oelwein•Oelwein, IA

About The Position

The Healthcare Coordinator (LPN/RN) partners with the Community Director to deliver exceptional care to residents. The role oversees care programs, leads and trains Resident Assistants, coordinates healthcare staff, and ensures compliance with state regulations, company standards, and HIPAA guidelines. The position includes assessing residents’ needs and developing individualized service plans, maintaining Electronic Health Records, monitoring medication administration, and communicating health changes to healthcare providers and families. The Healthcare Coordinator also recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates healthcare staff; manages nursing supplies and equipment; supports safe practices; documents incidents; and maintains budget compliance for healthcare operations. The role provides 24/7 on-site coverage for emergencies and urgent resident needs. The position requires a licensed LPN or RN in good standing, current CPR certification, and two years of senior living or long-term care experience. Dementia care experience is preferred. Flexible scheduling, including weekends as needed, is required.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse (LPN/RN) in good standing with the state.
Current CPR certification.
Two years’ experience in senior living or long-term care; dementia care experience is preferred.
Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading and training direct care staff.
Knowledge of state regulations and long-term care best practices.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Dementia care experience.

Responsibilities

Assess residents’ needs and develop individualized service plans.
Maintain accurate Electronic Health Records (EHR) and monitor medication administration.
Notify healthcare providers and families of resident health changes.
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate healthcare staff.
Conduct staff in-services and ongoing training.
Manage inventory of nursing supplies and equipment.
Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment and safe handling of hazardous materials.
Provide 24/7 on-site coverage for emergencies and urgent resident needs.
Document incidents and follow up as required.
Maintain budget compliance for healthcare operations.