Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - up to $46/hr

ShiftKey; Decorah (IA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Better work/life balance

Daily or weekly pay options

Access to healthcare benefits through Stride Health

Life Insurance

Job summary

A healthcare staffing platform is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in Decorah, Iowa. This role allows you to bid on per diem shifts that fit your schedule, providing flexibility and the ability to earn extra income. Responsibilities include assisting RNs and physicians, charting medication administration, and monitoring patient vital signs. Apply now to gain control of your work schedule and enhance your healthcare career with competitive pay options.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid LPN license in Iowa.
• Ability to chart and record medication administration and treatment.
• Experience in patient observation and vital signs monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs and physicians in patient care.
• Chart and record medication administration.
• Comfort and reassure patients.
• Comfort and reassure apprehensive patients.

Skills

Patient observation

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Empathy and patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid LPN license in Iowa

Job description

Build your own schedule. Take control of your career.

Looking for LPN jobs that fit your life? If you're tired of having no control over your schedule or just want to earn more money, PRN shifts could be what you're looking for! ShiftKey enables independent Licensed Practical Nurses like you to bid on per diem LPN shifts posted by a vast network of Healthcare Facilities—all based on criteria you select. Choose the facilities you want, on days you want, and bid the rate you want.

Benefits

• Better work/life balance - Don't want to work nights? Need Mondays off? Only want to work once in a while? No problem. Use ShiftKey to work as little or as much as you like.
• Extra income - Use ShiftKey to pick up shifts whenever you need a little extra money, even if you have another job. Get paid the next day with a PayCard or go with weekly direct deposit.
• Pick the right environment for you - PRN shifts are a great way to experience a variety of facilities.
• ShiftKey partners with Stride Health to allow healthcare professionals who use the ShiftKey App to access Stride's portable benefits platform for affordable healthcare options such as:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance

Role Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A valid LPN license in the state of Iowa.

About the Role

You know better than anyone that LPNs are essential members of a facility's medical team. Your role is to assist RNs and physicians in keeping patients comfortable and on the road to recovery. Here are a few things you might do:

• Chart and record the administration of medication and treatment.
• Patient observation.
• Perform specific procedures, such as reading and recording vital signs, measuring and recording weight and height, and running other diagnostic tests.
• Comfort and reassure apprehensive patients.

Testimonials

"This was one of the best choices I've made as a nurse. I love the freedom I have now!!" - LVN, Dallas, TX

"Amazing! You make your own schedule. You get daily pay or weekly. And they always respond when you need them." - CNA, Springfield, TN

"I've been using ShiftKey for years. It's a very good way to work. The people and facilities are respectful and helpful." - CNA, Kansas City, MO