Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Days
About The Position
Chariton Specialty Care, a 60-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in Chariton, Iowa, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive, resident-centered care. The Charge Nurse role involves assessing residents, delivering and overseeing skilled nursing care, administering medications and treatments, coordinating care, and communicating with residents, families, physicians, and nursing leadership. The nurse also supervises and supports assigned staff and helps maintain a safe, compliant care environment. The position is full-time, scheduled 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with every other weekend. Competitive hourly pay and a shift differential are offered.
Requirements
- Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing in Iowa, or ability to activate an Iowa license.
- Current, valid CPR certification.
- 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 according to 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 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 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
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
- 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Referral bonus program
- Tuition reimbursement
- 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
