Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Evenings
About The Position
Ravenwood Specialty Care, a 176-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in Waterloo, Iowa, is hiring a Charge Nurse – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role provides comprehensive, resident-centered nursing care and clinical leadership on the unit, supporting residents through their healthcare journey. The position is full-time on evenings, with every other weekend required. Compensation is hourly and includes a shift differential. The LPN assesses residents, delivers and oversees skilled nursing interventions, administers medications and treatments, and documents care. The role coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team and communicates with physicians, nurse leadership, residents, and families. It also supervises and supports assigned staff and helps ensure compliance with applicable regulations, infection-prevention practices, and facility policies.
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 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, guide, and emotionally support residents and families, fostering trust, dignity, and understanding of care plans and health goals.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation and shift differential.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Referral bonus program.
- Tuition reimbursement and company-paid training and education.
- Digital wallet access to wages as they are earned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
