Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Weekend Package

Care Initiatives•New London, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

New London Specialty Care is a 46-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in New London, Iowa. Care Initiatives is hiring a Charge Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide comprehensive, resident-centered care and help coordinate nursing services. The role offers the opportunity to use clinical skills and compassion to positively affect residents and their families. The LPN assesses residents’ clinical status, delivers and oversees skilled nursing care, administers medications and treatments, and documents care. As a clinical leader on the unit, the nurse coordinates care and communicates with physicians, nursing leadership, residents, and families. The role also includes supporting assigned staff and ensuring care follows applicable regulations, infection prevention practices, and facility policies. This position is listed as part-time overnight work. Care Initiatives describes itself as an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming workplace.

Requirements

Hold a valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing, valid in Iowa or with the ability to activate it.
Have current, valid CPR certification.
Have documented completion of a state-approved LPN Supervisory Course, or be able to obtain it within the first 90 days of employment.
Know federal and state long-term care regulations and laws.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to helping others and treating them 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 when 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 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 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.