Charge Nurse LPN – Memory Care (Des Moines)

Trinity-Center; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with match

PTO + extra days off

Job summary

Luther Park Community in Des Moines, IA is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join TrinityCenter as a Charge Nurse. This full-time role at TrinityCenter involves planning, coordinating, and providing nursing care while supervising staff and ensuring policy compliance.

Position details include 2:00 PM–10:30 PM shifts, every other weekend, with starting pay at $32/hour plus shift differential. Luther Park offers competitive benefits, PTO, and continued education support.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Iowa nursing license in good standing.
• CPR certification preferred or must obtain within 30 days of hire.
• One year of experience in a long-term care or memory care setting preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must relate positively to residents and families and work cooperatively with staff.

Responsibilities

• Keep DON and ADON informed of resident status and pertinent matters.
• Admit and orient new residents with family involvement.
• Check physician orders, transfer forms and pre-admission information.
• Review residents' medical and social history.
• Complete admission and documentation forms.
• Supervise CNAs and CMAs.
• Ensure supplies and medications are ordered and equipment works.
• Maintain facility records including narcotics and medical charts.
• Document weight and vital signs and inform physicians of changes.
• Complete incident/investigation reports and notify stakeholders.
• Discharge residents and coordinate transfers to community or hospital.

Skills

Communication skills

LTC experience

CPR certification

Resident/family relations

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Luther Park Community in Des Moines, IA is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join TrinityCenter as a Charge Nurse. This full-time role at TrinityCenter involves planning, coordinating, and providing nursing care while supervising staff and ensuring policy compliance.

Position details include 2:00 PM–10:30 PM shifts, every other weekend, with starting pay at $32/hour plus shift differential. Luther Park offers competitive benefits, PTO, and continued education support.