Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nights

Care Initiatives • Bedford, IA

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About The Position

Care Initiatives is hiring a Charge Nurse – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate, comprehensive care to residents at one of its skilled nursing communities in Iowa. The position is offered for full-time or part-time night shifts and includes a competitive hourly rate plus a shift differential. The nurse applies clinical skills and compassion to support residents throughout their healthcare journey and positively influence residents and their loved ones.

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 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, following 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 to maintain a safe, compliant, resident-centered environment.
• Educate, guide, and emotionally support residents and families, fostering trust, dignity, and understanding of care plans and health goals.

Benefits

• Competitive wage.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid time off (PTO) for eligible employees.
• Referral bonus program with cash rewards.
• Tuition reimbursement and company-paid training and education.
• Digital wallet access to wages as they are earned.

What This Job Offers

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