Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Weekend Package Days

Care Initiatives • Correctionville, IA

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About The Position

Care Initiatives is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide meaningful, resident-centered care in one of its skilled nursing communities in Iowa. The position is described as a Charge Nurse role, with full-time and part-time weekend package day schedules available.

The LPN assesses residents’ clinical status, provides and oversees nursing interventions, administers medications and treatments, and contributes to individualized care planning. The nurse coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, communicates with physicians, leadership, residents, and families, and supervises and supports assigned staff. The role requires compliance with applicable regulations, infection-prevention practices, and facility policies.

Requirements

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

• 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 quality resident care.
• Follow state and federal regulations, infection-prevention practices, and Care Initiatives policies.
• Educate, guide, and provide emotional support to residents and families about care plans and health goals.

Benefits

• Competitive wage.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefit options for eligible employees.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Referral bonus program.
• Company-paid training and education through tuition reimbursement.
• Digital wallet access to pay as earnings accrue.

What This Job Offers

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