Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Evenings

Dubuque Specialty Care • Dubuque, IA

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About The Position

Care Initiatives is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide and coordinate skilled nursing care for residents in its skilled nursing community. The LPN assesses residents’ clinical status, contributes to individualized care planning, administers medications and treatments, performs skilled interventions within scope, and monitors residents’ responses. The role also serves as a clinical leader on the unit, coordinating care and communicating with physicians, nurse leadership, residents, and families. The LPN supervises and supports assigned staff, helps ensure regulatory and infection-prevention compliance, and provides residents and families with education and emotional support. The position is full-time on evenings.

Requirements

• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing, valid in Iowa or ability to activate.
• 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

• Assess 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 complete timely, compliant documentation.
• Coordinate resident care and communicate care needs and changes in condition with physicians, nurse leadership, residents, and families.
• Supervise, mentor, and support Certified Nursing Assistants and other assigned staff.
• Ensure adherence to state and federal regulations, infection-prevention practices, and Care Initiatives policies.
• Provide education, guidance, and emotional support to residents and families regarding care plans and health goals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (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