Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nights
Care Initiatives•Dunlap, IA
•Onsite
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). This full-time night role provides comprehensive, resident-centered nursing care and offers the opportunity to positively influence residents and their loved ones throughout their healthcare journey. The nurse coordinates care, contributes to individualized care planning, and supports staff while maintaining compliance with facility protocols and applicable regulations.
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
- Conduct ongoing assessments of residents’ clinical status, 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.
- 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
- Competitive hourly compensation and shift differential.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off.
- Referral bonus program.
- Company-paid training and education, with tuition reimbursement.
- 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
