Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – 2nd or 3rd Shift

Web Application by Informatics, Inc; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Web Application by Informatics, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the 2nd or 3rd shift. This position can be full-time or part-time and requires graduation from an accredited LPN program and licensure in Iowa.

You will follow established standards of nursing practice, supervise and evaluate direct resident care, report changes, and ensure the Resident Rights Program is followed, with day-to-day rounds and coordination with the charge nurse.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN Program.
• Licensure/Certification in the state of Iowa required.

Responsibilities

• Follow established standards of nursing practice and implement facility policies and procedures.
• Interpret existing policies and procedures to Resident Care Technician, residents, families, and physicians.
• Supervise and evaluate all direct resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary.
• Receive report from the nurse you are relieving and record sufficient information to implement follow-up action as necessary.
• Provide report to nurse coming on duty, including sufficient information for follow-up action if necessary.
• Conduct resident rounds daily, reporting problems to the charge nurse or Director of Nursing, if necessary, and initiate corrective action.
• Identify resident problems, emergency situations and respond appropriately within the Quality of Life Policies of Healthcare of Iowa.
• Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action.
• Follow, supervise, and evaluate the implementation of the Resident’s Rights Program.
• Provide clinical supervision of Resident Care Technicians giving direct resident care.

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – 2nd or 3rd Shift

We are looking for an LPN to join our team!

Shift Details: 2nd or 3rd Shift (full-time or part-time shifts available)

Education: Graduate of an accredited LPN Program | Licensure/Certification in the state of Iowa required.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Follow established standards of nursing practice and implement facility policies and procedures.
• Interpret existing policies and procedures to Resident Care Technician, residents, families, and physicians.
• Supervise and evaluate all direct resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary.
• Receive report from the nurse you are relieving and record sufficient information to implement follow-up action as necessary.
• Provide report to nurse coming on duty, including sufficient information for follow-up action if necessary.
• Conduct resident rounds daily, reporting problems to the charge nurse or Director of Nursing, if necessary, and initiate corrective action.
• Identify resident problems, emergency situations and respond appropriately within the Quality of Life Policies of Healthcare of Iowa.
• Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action.
• Follow, supervise, and evaluate the implementation of the Resident’s Rights Program.
• Provide clinical supervision of Resident Care Technicians giving direct resident care.