Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – 3rd Shift

Web Application by Informatics, Inc; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Web Application by Informatics, Inc in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the 3rd shift. The position offers full-time or part-time shifts.

Education: Graduate of an accredited LPN program; Licensure/Certification in Iowa required. The nurse will follow nursing standards, implement facility policies, supervise Resident Care Technicians, and ensure accurate handoffs and reporting during shift changes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Iowa licensure/certification required.
• Experience supervising direct resident care preferred.

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 direct resident care and initiate corrective action.
• Receive report from the nurse you are relieving and record 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.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Team supervision

Policy interpretation

Education

LPN license (Iowa)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – 3rd Shift

We are looking for an LPN to join our team!

Shift Details: 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.