Night LPN - Acute Care Respiratory Unit

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking an LPN for Younker 8, a fast-paced acute care unit focusing on respiratory and other acute/chronic conditions. You will deliver hands-on patient care, administer medications, and collaborate with the care team to implement plans for safe, high-quality outcomes.

The role offers either full-time or part-time night shifts with every third weekend and holiday rotation. A valid Iowa LPN license and BLS are required, with CNA/PCT experience preferred for growth within a

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited LPN program is required.
• One year of CNA/PCT experience preferred.
• Valid Iowa LPN license is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on patient care within scope of practice, including administering medications and assisting with treatments.
• Support admission assessments by collecting and documenting patient data with the care team.
• Provide input during rounding and communicate changes in patient condition promptly.
• Support safe care transitions by maintaining real-time documentation and hand-offs.
• Collaborate with RNs and providers to update care plans and ensure continuity of care across hospitalization.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Graduate of accredited LPN program

Job description

UnityPoint Health is seeking an LPN for Younker 8, a fast-paced acute care unit focusing on respiratory and other acute/chronic conditions. You will deliver hands-on patient care, administer medications, and collaborate with the care team to implement plans for safe, high-quality outcomes.

The role offers either full-time or part-time night shifts with every third weekend and holiday rotation. A valid Iowa LPN license and BLS are required, with CNA/PCT experience preferred for growth within a