Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Weekend Package

Care Initiatives•New London, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Care Initiatives is hiring a Charge Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at New London Specialty Care, a 46-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in New London, Iowa. The LPN provides comprehensive, resident-centered nursing care and helps coordinate care on the unit. The role includes assessing residents, delivering and overseeing skilled nursing interventions, administering medications and treatments, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, and supporting residents and families. The LPN also supervises and supports assigned staff and promotes compliance with applicable regulations, infection-prevention practices, and facility policies. The schedule is a full-time weekend package.

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

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 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 guide residents and families and provide emotional support, fostering trust, dignity, and understanding of care plans and health goals.