LTC - LPN

Osceola Regional Health Center; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Osceola Regional Health Center in Sibley, IA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for LTC. You will provide direct resident care under supervision, support the nursing team, and contribute to care planning in a state-licensed facility.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Iowa LPN license and CPR within 3 months. Two years of LTC experience is preferred, along with mandated abuse reporting training within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• A minimum of two years of nursing and/or long-term care experience preferred.
• Current LPN license in the State of Iowa.
• CPR certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN in assessing and documenting patient care.
• Contribute to the development of the resident nursing care plan.
• Perform delegated nursing activities and monitor progress toward outcomes.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate services across care settings.
• Provide resident and family education and advocate for resident rights.

Skills

Nursing skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

## LTC - LPNApplylocations: Sibley, IAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-260027117**Location:**Sibley, IA**Worker Type:**Regular**Work Shift:**Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)At Osceola Regional Health Center, we provide quality care and exceptional service to all those we serve. We offer a friendly work environment, flexible scheduling, full benefits including retirement match. We would love to have you on our team!**Position Highlights****SUMMARY:** The Licensed Practical Nurse-LTC utilizes the nursing process to provide direct, professional nursing care for the LTC resident according to established standards, policies, procedures, licensure, and scope of practice.**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:*** Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.* A minimum of two years of nursing and/or long-term care experience preferred.**CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and/or REGISTRATIONS:*** Current LPN license in the State of Iowa.* Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire date.* State of Iowa approved child/dependent adult abuse mandatory reporter training within 6 months of hire.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**Assists the Registered Nurse (RN) in accurately documenting and actualizing the nursing process to provide patient care. Assists the RN in performing and documenting initial and follow-up assessments as directed. Contributes to the development of the resident nursing plan of care. Implements nursing strategies and interventions to attain stated resident outcomes. Performs an ongoing evaluation of the resident’s progress related to expected outcomes in consultations with the RN. Demonstrates professional practice, knowledge and skills. Uses appropriate locations, channels for communication. Participates in learning experience for students and co-workers. Assures resident rights and serves as a resident advocate. Accountable for timely completion of professional competence. Suggests plan to solve unit level problems and make improvements in the delivery of care and practice of nursing in collaboration with supervisory personnel. Maintains accountability for appropriate delegation and assignments of responsibility. Supervises care provided by unlicensed personnel. Provides coordination of services across the continuum of care. Applies psychosocial principles in the delivery of resident care. Includes resident/family education in the delivery of resident care.Collaborates with appropriate multi-disciplinary health care team to promote appropriate utilization of facility services/community services.Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development. Participates in committee activities. Provides constructive feedback to co-workers regarding practice issues. Provides documentation of professional education and shares with staff when appropriate or when asked.### Why Avera?At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.