Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Evenings
About The Position
Dubuque Specialty Care, an 84-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in Dubuque, Iowa, is hiring a full-time evening Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), also described as a Charge Nurse. The LPN provides comprehensive, resident-centered nursing care and serves as a clinical leader on the unit. The role includes assessing residents, delivering skilled nursing interventions, administering medications and treatments, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, and supporting residents and their families. The nurse also supervises and mentors assigned staff and helps maintain compliance with applicable regulations, infection-prevention practices, and facility policies. Care Initiatives operates more than 40 skilled nursing communities across Iowa and emphasizes exceptional care and support throughout residents’ healthcare journeys. The company describes its workplace as inclusive, equitable, and welcoming, and as 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
- 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 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.
- Educate and support residents and families, fostering trust, dignity, and understanding of care plans and health goals.
Benefits
- Competitive wage and shift differential.
- 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 wages as they are earned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
