LPN-Acute Hospital

Cmhsumner; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and parental leave

Dental and health insurance

401K matching and employee recognition

Daily Pay early wage access

Tuition reimbursement and adoption aid

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support high-quality patient care under RN supervision. You will monitor patients, assist with the nursing plan of care, and perform tasks within your scope to ensure safe, compassionate care.

This role emphasizes teamwork, clinical excellence, and meaningful patient interaction in a supportive healthcare environment, with a 0.9 FTE schedule (days and evenings, every 4th weekend) and a strong total rewards program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited LPN program required.
• Current LPN license in IA; eligibility for multi-state (Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin) required.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association required.
• NIH Stroke Scale - English preferred.
• Advanced De-escalation Training preferred (MOAB or CPI).
• UDSMR usage and related Rehab unit knowledge helpful.
• IA/IL/IN/other state child or adult abuse training where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on patient care within the LPN scope of practice, including medications and treatments.
• Assist with admission assessments by collecting data and supporting care plans.
• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to the care team.
• Maintain accurate real-time documentation and support safe care transitions.
• Collaborate with RNs and providers to update care plans and ensure continuity of care across hospitalization.

Education

LPN program graduate

Job description

• Area of Interest: LPN
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
• Department: PSU/6 Center
• Shift: Days and Evenings, every 4th weekend
• Job ID: 189365

Overview

Support high-quality patient care as a Licensed Practical Nurse working under the direction of a Registered Nurse. In this role, you will assist with implementing the nursing plan of care by monitoring patients, observing conditions, and reporting changes or responses to treatment. You will also perform nursing tasks within your scope of practice, helping ensure safe, reliable, and compassionate care. This position is ideal for someone who values teamwork, clinical excellence, and meaningful patient interaction in a supportive healthcare environment.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on patient care within scope of practice, including administering medications, supporting comfort needs, and assisting with treatments and interventions.
• Contribute to admission assessments by collecting and documenting patient data, and collaborate with RNs and the care team to implement care plans, monitor progress, and support safe, high-quality outcomes.
• Provide input during rounding and communicate changes in patient condition promptly to ensure timely clinical response.
• Support safe care transitions by maintaining accurate, real-time documentation, participating in hand-offs, and communicating patient progress with the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with RNs and providers to update care plans and ensure continuity of care across the hospitalization.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of accredited LPN program required.

Experience:

• One (1) year of previous CNA/PCT experience preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Valid LPN license in the state(s) of practive including eligibility under an NLC multistate license required.
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (IABON)
  • Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
  • Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (WIDSPS)
• Dual licensed positions: Team members must obtain and submit proof of dual licensure within 90 days of hire/transfer. Proof of application is acceptable during this period – required within 90 days of hire.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required.
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale-English preferred:
  • National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke International
• Advanced De-escalation Training preferred:
  • Management of Aggressive Behavior Training International Inc (MOAB)
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
• Uniform Data Systems Med-Rehab for Rehab units (UDSMR)
• IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.
• IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.
• IA Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.
• IL Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.