Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nights
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteLa Porte City, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Conduct ongoing assessments of residents' clinical status, including vital signs and condition changes, and contribute to individualized care planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Deliver and oversee direct nursing care, including wound treatments, IV therapy, catheter care, and other skilled interventions in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols. Administer medications and prescribed treatments safely and accurately, monitoring for therapeutic response and adverse effects, and ensuring timely, compliant documentation. Serve as a clinical leader on the unit by coordinating resident care, communicating effectively with physicians, nurse leadership, residents, and families regarding 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. Ensure adherence to state and federal regulations, infection prevention practices, and Care Initiatives policies to maintain a safe, compliant, and resident-centered environment. Provide education, guidance, and emotional support to residents and families, fostering trust, dignity, and understanding of care plans and health goals. Full-time 10-6a shift with every other weekend available.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing
- License must be valid within the state of Iowa, or ability to activate
- Current, valid CPR Certification
- Documented completion of State-approved LPN Supervisory Course or ability to obtain within first 90-days of employment
- Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and laws
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