LTC - LPN

Osceola Community Hospital; Sibley (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits including retirement 1

Friendly work environment

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Osceola Regional Health Center in Sibley, IA seeks an LPN-LTC to provide direct, professional nursing care for residents based on established standards and policy. You will support the RN, document the nursing process, and help ensure high-quality resident outcomes.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Iowa LPN license, CPR within 3 months, and a willingness to participate in ongoing education and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with LPN licensure in Iowa.
• Two years nursing/long-term care experience preferred.
• Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN in documenting and implementing the nursing care plan.
• Perform initial and follow-up assessments under supervision.
• Deliver direct patient care and advocate for resident rights.
• Coordinate care across the multidisciplinary team and attend committees as needed.

Skills

Nursing care

Documentation

Assessment

Care planning

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Iowa

Job description

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 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.

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.