Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN (Overnights)

Care Initiatives • Montezuma, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Montezuma Specialty Care, a 41-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in Montezuma, Iowa, is hiring a Charge Nurse—Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This full-time overnight role is part of Care Initiatives, which operates more than 40 skilled nursing communities across Iowa. The LPN provides and coordinates comprehensive, resident-centered care, applies clinical skills and compassion to support residents through their healthcare journey, and helps promote a safe, compliant care environment.

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 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 administer medications and prescribed treatments, monitor therapeutic responses and adverse effects, and complete timely, compliant documentation.
• Coordinate resident care on the unit 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 and support residents and families, fostering trust, dignity, and understanding of care plans and health goals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits 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 wages as they are earned.

What This Job Offers

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