LPN Charge Nurse – Night Shift | Competitive Pay & Benefits

Sweeping Corporation of America; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Referral bonus program

Tuition reimbursement

Digital wallet access

Job summary

Care Initiatives is seeking a Charge Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our skilled nursing teams in Iowa. The role focuses on ongoing patient assessments, care planning, and direct nursing care under physician orders, within facility protocols.

As a unit leader, you will supervise CNAs, coordinate resident care, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while delivering compassionate care to residents and families.

Qualifications

• LPN license in good standing (Iowa)
• Current CPR certification
• Knowledge of state/federal long-term care regulations
• Empathy, respect, patience, and discretion in care

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing assessments of residents’ clinical status and contribute to care planning with the interdisciplinary team
• Deliver and oversee direct nursing care including wound care, IV therapy (as allowed), catheter care, and other interventions
• Administer medications and treatments with safe, accurate documentation
• Coordinate resident care as unit leader and communicate with physicians, leadership, residents, and families
• Supervise and support CNAs and other staff to maintain high-quality care
• Ensure compliance with regulations and infection prevention practices
• Provide education and emotional support to residents and families

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

Compassionate care

Job description

Care Initiatives is seeking a Charge Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our skilled nursing teams in Iowa. The role focuses on ongoing patient assessments, care planning, and direct nursing care under physician orders, within facility protocols.

As a unit leader, you will supervise CNAs, coordinate resident care, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while delivering compassionate care to residents and families.