Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Weekends

Care Initiatives•Mechanicsville, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Mechanicsville Specialty Care, a 39-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in Mechanicsville, Iowa, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide comprehensive, compassionate care to residents. The role also appears as Charge Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the posting. The nurse conducts clinical assessments, delivers and oversees skilled nursing interventions, administers medications and treatments, coordinates care, and supports residents and their families. The position includes clinical leadership and supervision of Certified Nursing Assistants and other assigned staff, while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, infection prevention practices, and facility policies. The posting lists a full-time weekend package schedule.

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 people 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.
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 quality resident 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 while fostering trust, dignity, and understanding of care plans and health goals.