Charge Nurse LPN: Flexible Shifts + Tuition Reimbursement

Sweeping Corporation of America; Centerville (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Digital wallet access

Job summary

Care Initiatives is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team across Iowa. The Charge Nurse - LPN will conduct assessments, administer medications, and lead on-unit clinical care under physician orders and facility protocols.

The role includes supervising CNAs, coordinating resident care with the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations. A strong empathy-driven approach is essential to support residents and families.

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.
• A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• 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 (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, 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.

Skills

LPN licensure

Vital signs monitoring

Clinical nursing

Medication administration

Wound care

Education

LPN license in Iowa

CPR certification

State-approved LPN Supervisory Course

Job description

Care Initiatives is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team across Iowa. The Charge Nurse - LPN will conduct assessments, administer medications, and lead on-unit clinical care under physician orders and facility protocols.

The role includes supervising CNAs, coordinating resident care with the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations. A strong empathy-driven approach is essential to support residents and families.