Lead LPN - Charge Nurse for Compassionate Care

Care Initiatives; Pleasant Hill (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Referral Bonus Program

Tuition reimbursement

Digital wallet access

Job summary

Care Initiatives in Iowa is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join as a Charge Nurse. Schedule options include full-time and part-time roles with a competitive hourly rate and shift differential.

You will perform comprehensive resident assessments, administer medications, supervise CNAs, coordinate care with the care team, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while supporting residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Valid LPN license in good standing (Iowa)
• Current CPR certification
• State-approved LPN Supervisory Course or within 90 days of employment
• Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations
• Empathy, respect, patience, and discretion in care

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing assessments of residents’ clinical status, including vital signs and condition changes, and contribute to individualized care planning with the interdisciplinary team
• Deliver and oversee direct nursing care, including wound treatments, IV therapy (as permitted), catheter care, and other skilled interventions per physician orders and facility protocols
• Administer medications and prescribed treatments safely, monitor response and adverse effects, and ensure timely documentation
• Serve as a clinical leader on the unit by coordinating resident care and communicating with physicians, leadership, residents and families
• Supervise, mentor, and support CNAs and other staff, promoting accountability and high-quality care
• Ensure adherence to state/federal regulations, infection prevention, and Care Initiatives policies
• Provide education, guidance, and emotional support to residents and families

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

Supervisory course

Long-term care regulations

Empathy & patient care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Care Initiatives in Iowa is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join as a Charge Nurse. Schedule options include full-time and part-time roles with a competitive hourly rate and shift differential.

You will perform comprehensive resident assessments, administer medications, supervise CNAs, coordinate care with the care team, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while supporting residents and their families.