Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Days Weekend Package
About The Position
Care Initiatives is hiring a Charge Nurse – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate, comprehensive care to residents in one of its skilled nursing communities in Iowa. The LPN will assess residents’ clinical status, deliver and oversee nursing care, administer medications and treatments, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team. The role also provides clinical leadership on the unit, supports and supervises assigned staff, and helps maintain a safe, compliant, resident-centered environment. The schedule offers full-time and part-time options, with 6 a.m.–6 p.m. shifts and a weekend package.
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 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 regarding care plans and health goals.
Benefits
- Competitive wage.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefit options 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 pay as you earn.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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