Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part-time Des Moines, IA

Luther Park Community; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO

Referral bonuses

Discounted meals

Uniform stipend

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Luther Park Community in Des Moines, IA is seeking a compassionate LPN to serve as Charge Nurse at TrinityCenter, our skilled nursing and memory care community. This part-time role includes supervising CNAs/CMAs and coordinating nursing care to residents while ensuring compliance with policies.

Starting pay is $32 per hour with shift differential. Benefits include 401(k) with company match, PTO, referral bonuses, and tuition assistance to support ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree/diploma and IA LPN licensure.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to supervise CNAs/CMAs and coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Keep DON and ADON informed of resident status and pertinent matters.
• Admit and orient new residents, involving family members.
• Check physician orders, transfer forms and pre-admission info.
• Review resident's medical/social history and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

LPN licensure (IA)

Job description

Luther Park Community | Des Moines, IA

Part-time | 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM or 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM | Every Other Weekend |Starting at $32/Hour + Shift Differential

Luther Park Community is seeking a compassionate anddedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team as a Charge Nurse at TrinityCenter, our skilled nursing and memory care community in Des Moines, IA.

If you enjoy providing compassionate and high-qualitycare,building meaningful relationships with residents and families, and supporting ateam of caregivers, we’d love to hear from you!

At Luther Park Community our core values are Compassion, Respect, Quality and Care. We believe in supporting the people who bring thosevalues to life by offering competitive pay, a generous paidtime off program, and opportunitiesfor continuing education and tuition assistance to support your ongoingprofessional growth.

Job Summary

Trinity Center is a 120 bed skilled nursing facility withinLuther Park Community, including 60 beds dedicated to memory care.

As a Charge Nurse, you will plan, coordinate, and providenursing care to residents while supervising staff and assigning nursing dutiesas appropriate. You will help ensure compliance with established policies andprocedures while performing professional nursing duties within the scope ofyour license.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep Director of Nursing (DON) andAssistant Director of Nursing (ADON) informed of resident status and otherpertinent matters

• Admit and orient new resident andinvolving family members with orientation

• Check physician orders, transferforms and pre-admission information

• Review resident's medical andsocial history

• Complete admission anddocumentation forms

• Supervise CNAs and CMAs

• Ensure residents’ supplies andmedications are ordered and equipment is working properly

• Maintain proper documentation offacility records: narcotic records, medical chart forms, weekly skin assessment

• Maintain daily, weekly or monthlyweight and vital signs and informs physician, DON, ADON and On Call Manager ofany changes

• Complete incident reports,investigation reports and notify physician, family members, DON/ADON and OnCall Manager

• Discharge residents to communityor other facilities, transfers residents to hospital, completes required formsand documentation, ensures resident is escorted to transportation and contactfamily prior to any transfers to hospital

Compensation Package

• Competitive Pay starting at $32/hourplus shift differential

• 401(k) with a 4% company match

• PTO

• Referral bonuses

• Discounted meals

• Uniform stipend

• Continuing training and educationas well as tuition assistance

Minimum Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited schoolof nursing

• Current nursing license in goodstanding in the state of Iowa

• Current CPR certificationpreferred; or must obtain within 30 days of hire

• One year of experience in a longterm care or memory care setting preferred

• Knowledge of current nursingpractices and commitment to maintaining professional knowledge

• Excellent written and oralcommunication skills

• Must be able to relate positivelyand favorably to residents and families, and to work cooperatively with otherassociates at all levels.

Compassion. Respect. Quality. Care.

Pre-employment background check, physical, drug screen,and TB test are required.

**Luther Park Community is an Equal OpportunityEmployer**