Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nights
About The Position
LA Porte City Specialty Care is a 46-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in La Porte City, Iowa. Care Initiatives is hiring a Charge Nurse – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide comprehensive, resident-centered nursing care and support residents throughout their healthcare journey. The position is full-time, with a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. schedule and every other weekend. Compensation includes a competitive hourly rate and shift differential. The LPN assesses residents’ clinical status, contributes to individualized care planning, provides and oversees direct nursing care, and administers medications and treatments. The nurse also coordinates care and communicates with physicians, leadership, residents, and families; supervises and supports assigned staff; and helps maintain regulatory compliance, infection prevention, and a safe care environment. The role includes educating and supporting residents and families. Care Initiatives offers eligible employees medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 403(b) retirement savings plan, paid time off, referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, company-paid training and education, and digital wallet access to earned pay. The employer states its commitment to a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and welcoming workplace and is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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 and accurately administer medications and prescribed treatments, monitor therapeutic response 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 resident 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 compensation and shift differential.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefit options 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 earned pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
