Licensed Practical Nurse- (LPN) Days

Care Initiatives • Dubuque, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Dubuque Specialty Care, an 84-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in Dubuque, Iowa, is hiring a Charge Nurse—Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The part-time day-shift role includes working every other weekend. The nurse provides comprehensive, resident-centered care and serves as a clinical leader on the unit, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team and supporting residents and their families.

Requirements

• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing for 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 helping others and treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Assess 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 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 quality care.
• Follow state and federal regulations, infection prevention practices, and Care Initiatives policies.
• Educate, guide, and emotionally support residents and families, fostering trust, dignity, and understanding of care plans and health goals.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate and shift differential.
• 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 earned pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed