Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Days
About The Position
Crestview Specialty Care, a 65-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in West Branch, Iowa, is hiring a full-time daytime Charge Nurse – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role provides comprehensive, skilled nursing care to residents and serves as a clinical leader on the unit. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, physicians, facility leadership, residents, and families to coordinate care and support resident health and well-being. The position also supervises and supports Certified Nursing Assistants and other assigned staff, while helping ensure a safe, compliant, and resident-centered environment.
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
- Assess residents’ clinical status on an ongoing basis, 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 document care promptly and compliantly.
- 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 to maintain a safe, compliant, resident-centered environment.
- Educate and support residents and families, fostering trust, dignity, and understanding of care plans and health goals.
Benefits
- Competitive wages.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefit options for eligible employees.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off (PTO).
- 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
Education Level
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