LPN Long Term Care

IHA; Centerville (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

IHA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for evening shifts to ensure resident safety and care quality in our Iowa facility. You will apply the nursing process to assess residents, plan and implement care, and monitor outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership in supervising staff, adherence to licensure requirements, BLS certification, and ongoing education to maintain licensure renewal. Evening, full-time, 40 hours weekly, 2-10pm.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved nursing program with successful completion.
• Current LPN license in Iowa and active status.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA) certification.
• Dependent Adult mandatory reporter training; recertification every 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing process: assess patient, diagnose, plan, implement, evaluate.
• Execute physician orders within nursing practice guidelines.
• Perform/supervise activities requiring LPN qualifications; seek help when beyond scope.
• Provide leadership in supervising others in carrying out the nursing process.
• Reiterate nursing process through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.

Skills

Nursing process

Leadership

Supervision

Education

Graduate of approved Nursing school

LPN license in State of Iowa

BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA)

Dependent Adult Mandatory reporter training

License renewal education/compliance

Job description

Description

8 hour Evening shifts, 40 hours per week, 2-10pm

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Evening Shift

Job Summary / Purpose

Licensed Practical Nurse assume responsibility and accountability for assigned patients. Licensed practical nurses provide nursing services to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well –being of each resident, as determined by resident assessment and implementing plan of care.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing process which includes patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning of nursing care, implementing interventions, and evaluation of patient status in relationship to above
• Executes regimen prescribed by physician within guidelines of nursing practice
• Performs and/or supervises activities/functions which require knowledge and skill level currently ascribed to the licensed practical nurse and seeks assistance when these are beyond scope of preparation
• Provides leadership and direction in the supervision of others in carrying out the nursing process
• Utilize nursing process which includes patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning of nursing care, implementing interventions
• Executes regimen prescribed by physician within guidelines of nursing practice
• Performs and/or supervises activities/functions which require knowledge and skill level currently ascribed to the licensed practical nurse and seeks assistance when these are beyond scope of preparation
• Provides leadership and direction in the supervision of others in carrying out the nursing process

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of approved Nursing school
Required Licensure and Certifications Current LPN license in State of Iowa
Current basic Life Support for Healthcare providers from American heart Association Dependent Adult Mandatory reporter training 30 days upon fire and recertification every 5 years. Obtains education requires for license renewal.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.