Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Cor Healthcare Partners; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Hiawatha Care Center is actively hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide clinical leadership and skilled nursing care to residents. The LPN collaborates with nursing staff, providers, residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality resident outcomes.

We offer Full-Time Days (6AM-6PM) and Full-Time/Nights (6PM-6AM), plus Part-Time Nights (6PM-10PM), with every other weekend. Current Iowa LPN license and BLS/CPR are required, with weekend bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa LPN license.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Previous LPN experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking.
• Ability to supervise and support nursing staff.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Willing to complete Long-Term Care Supervisors Course if required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care and clinical oversight as an LPN.
• Assess resident conditions and respond to changes in health status.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Communicate with residents, families, providers, and inter-disciplinary team members.
• Order medications and coordinate resident healthcare needs.
• Oversee resident admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Coordinate resident appointments and transportation arrangements as needed.
• Supervise, support, and mentor CNAs.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, timely, and regulatory compliant.
• Support infection control, quality assurance, and resident safety initiatives.
• Promote a positive team culture through leadership and collaboration.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Leadership

Supervising staff

Education

Iowa LPN license

BLS/CPR certification

Long-Term Care Supervisors Course (optional)

Job description

Hiawatha Care Center is actively hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide both clinical leadership and hands-on skilled nursing care. The LPN plays a critical role in resident assessment, care planning, and day-to-day clinical decision-making. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Hiawatha Care Center, you will collaborate closely with nursing staff, providers, residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality resident outcomes.

What We Offer

Compensation : From $38 per hour

Additional Pay

• Eligible for an additional $5 per hour worked on Saturday and Sunday (Weekend Bonus)

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Schedule and Employment Type

• Full-Time Days (6AM - 6PM) | Including Every Other Weekend

• Full-Time Nights (6PM - 6AM) | Including Every Other Weekend

• Part-Time Nights (6PM - 10PM) | Including Every Other Weekend

Key Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care and clinical oversight as an LPN

• Assess resident conditions and respond appropriately to changes in health status

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans

• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders

• Communicate with residents, family members, providers, and interdisciplinary team members

• Order medications and coordinate resident healthcare needs

• Oversee resident admissions, discharges, and transfers

• Coordinate resident appointments and transportation arrangements as needed

• Supervise, support, and mentor Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)

• Ensure documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with regulations

• Support infection control, quality assurance, and resident safety initiatives

• Promote a positive team culture through leadership, accountability, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Current Iowa Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

• Current BLS/CPR Certification

• Previous LPN experience preferred

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills

• Ability to effectively supervise and support nursing staff

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

• Ability to adapt to changing resident needs and priorities

• LPN candidates must have completed or be willing to complete the Long-Term Care Supervisors Course, if required by state regulations