Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nights

Care Initiatives • Fonda, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Fonda Specialty Care, a 46-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in Fonda, Iowa, is hiring a Charge Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role provides comprehensive, resident-centered nursing care and offers the opportunity to positively influence residents and their loved ones as part of a quality-focused team. The position is available full-time or part-time on nights.

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 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 wage and shift differential.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Referral bonus program.
• Company-paid training and education through tuition reimbursement.
• Digital wallet access to wages as they are earned.

What This Job Offers

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