Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Days

Care Initiatives • Mechanicsville, IA

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About The Position

Care Initiatives is hiring a Charge Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a skilled nursing community in Iowa. The LPN provides comprehensive, resident-centered nursing care and serves as a clinical leader on the unit, coordinating care and supporting residents, families, and assigned staff. The available schedule is days.

Requirements

• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing, valid in Iowa or able to be activated in Iowa.
• 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 according to 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.
• Follow state and federal regulations, infection prevention practices, and Care Initiatives policies.
• Educate and support residents and families, promoting trust, dignity, and understanding of care plans and health goals.

Benefits

• Competitive wage.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits 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.

What This Job Offers

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