Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Days
Care Initiatives•Waterloo, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
Ravenwood Specialty Care, a 176-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in Waterloo, Iowa, is hiring a Charge Nurse – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role provides comprehensive, resident-centered nursing care and clinical leadership on the unit, helping residents through their healthcare journeys while working with the interdisciplinary team and supporting residents’ families. The available schedule is full-time, first shift, with every other weekend.
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
- 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 according to 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 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 rate and shift differential.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefit options 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 pay as earned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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