RN/LPN FT 2p-10:30p EOW Des Moines, IA

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with 4% company match

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is hiring a Charge Nurse for its Trinity Center at Luther Park in Des Moines, Iowa. This full-time position involves overseeing nursing care for residents, managing a 120-bed skilled nursing facility specializing in Alzheimer’s care.

The Charge Nurse will orient and supervise staff, ensure proper care documentation, and handle emergency situations while coordinating with physicians and families. Ideal candidates are compassionate nurses with current Iowa licensure and experience in a geriatric setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing for RN/LPN.
• Current nursing license in good standing in Iowa.
• One year of experience in a geriatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and carry out nursing care of residents.
• Orient, instruct, and supervise CNA, CMA, and care specialists.
• Maintain proper documentation of facility records.

Skills

Compassionate nursing

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of nursing practices

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing for RN/LPN

Current nursing license in Iowa

Job description

Luther Park Community is seeking an RN/LPN for a full-time 2p‑10:30p EOW for Trinity Center at Luther Park. The Trinity Center is a 120‑bed skilled nursing facility which specializes in Alzheimer’s care. If you are a skilled, compassionate nurse that is dedicated to making sure the best quality of care is given, we want to talk to you!

Job Summary

The Charge Nurse will be responsible for planning, organizing, and carrying out nursing care of residents; orientation, instruction and supervision of CNA, CMA and resident care specialists; carry out or assign nursing duties to other personnel and comply with established policies and procedures and perform professional nursing duties within scope of licensure.

• Keep DON/ADON informed of resident status and other pertinent matters
• Admit and orientate new resident and involve family with orientation
• Check physician orders, transfer forms and pre‑admission information
• Review resident's medical and social history
• Complete admission and documentation forms
• Ensure resident's supplies and medications are ordered and equipment is working properly
• Maintain proper documentation of facility records: narcotic records, medical chart forms, weekly skin assessment
• Maintain daily, weekly or monthly weight and vital signs and inform physician, DON, ADON and On Call Manager of any changes
• Complete incident reports, investigation reports and notify physician, family members, DON/ADON and On Call Manager
• Discharge residents to community or other facilities, transfer residents to hospital, complete required forms and documentation, ensure resident is escorted to transportation and contact family prior to any transfers to hospital

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing for RN/LPN
• Current nursing license in good standing in the state of Iowa
• Current CPR certification preferred or obtained within 30 days of hire
• One year of experience in a geriatric setting preferred
• Knowledgeable with current changes in nursing practice
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Shift Differential
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Short‑term disability, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with 4% company match
• PTO plus THREE EXTRA DAYS for birthday, work anniversary and floating holiday
• Referral Bonuses
• Discount Meals
• Uniform Stipend
• Continuous Training and Education
• Tuition Assistance

Background check, physical, drug screen and TB test required.

Luther Park Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.