Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nights

Care Initiatives • Fonda, IA

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About The Position

Care Initiatives is hiring a Charge Nurse – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide comprehensive, resident-centered care in one of its skilled nursing communities in Iowa. The role is available for night shifts and is offered full-time or part-time, with a competitive hourly rate and shift differential.

The LPN assesses residents’ clinical status, delivers and oversees nursing care, administers medications and treatments, and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team. The nurse also serves as a clinical leader on the unit, supports assigned staff, promotes regulatory compliance and infection prevention, and provides guidance and emotional support to residents and families.

Requirements

• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing, valid in Iowa or with the ability to activate it.
• 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 document care promptly and compliantly.
• 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 resident care.
• Follow state and federal regulations, infection prevention practices, and Care Initiatives policies.
• Educate, guide, and provide emotional support to residents and families regarding care plans and health goals.

Benefits

• Competitive wage and shift differential.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees.
• 401(k).
• PTO.
• Referral bonus program.
• Tuition reimbursement and company-paid training and education.
• Digital wallet access to pay as earned.

What This Job Offers

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