LPN Long Term Care

Trinity Health; Iowa; On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Iowa is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Day Shift. The LPN will be responsible for patient assessment, implementing the plan of care, and ensuring resident safety while contributing to high-quality, compassionate care.

Responsibilities include applying the nursing process, executing physician orders, and providing leadership in supervision of staff within the LPN scope. Eligibility requires LPN licensure in Iowa and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved Nursing school.
• Current LPN license in Iowa.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association).
• Dependent Adult Mandatory Reporter training; must obtain within 30 days of hire and recertify as required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing process including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions, and evaluation.
• Execute physician-prescribed regimen within nursing practice guidelines.
• Perform and supervise activities requiring LPN scope and seek assistance when beyond preparation.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Nursing process

Patient safety

Education

Graduate of approved Nursing school

Current LPN license in Iowa

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Dependent Adult Mandatory Reporter training

Recertification every 5 years

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

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.

Shift:

Full Time - Days

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1.Utilize nursing process which includes patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning of nursing care, implementing interventions, and evaluation of patient status in relationship to above
• 2.Executes regimen prescribed by physician within guidelines of nursing practice
• 3.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
• 4.Provides leadership and direction in the supervision of others in carrying out the nursing process
• 5.Utilize nursing process which includes patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning of nursing care, implementing interventions
• 6.Executes regimen prescribed by physician within guidelines of nursing practice
• 7.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
• 8.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.