Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Days Weekend Package
About The Position
Dunlap Specialty Care, a 46-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in Dunlap, Iowa, is hiring a Charge Nurse – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The nurse provides comprehensive, resident-centered care and helps make a meaningful difference in residents’ healthcare journeys. Care Initiatives operates more than 40 skilled nursing communities across Iowa. The position is offered as a full-time or part-time weekend package, with 6 a.m.–6 p.m. shifts. Compensation includes a competitive hourly rate and shift differential. The role includes clinical care, coordination and oversight of resident services, staff support, regulatory compliance, and communication with residents and families.
Requirements
- Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing, valid in Iowa or ability to activate it.
- 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 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.
- Provide 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.
- Safely and accurately administer medications and prescribed treatments, 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 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
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Referral bonus program.
- Company-paid training and education, including tuition reimbursement.
- Digital wallet access to pay as earnings accrue.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
