Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - LTC | Day/Night Shift

HealthForce Healthcare; Illinois; Presencial; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

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Weekly pay

Supportive local team

Impactful work

Descripción de la vacante

HealthForce Healthcare seeks a compassionate Travel Long-Term Care (LTC) LPN for a contract assignment in Ossian, IA. The role focuses on high‑quality, person‑centered nursing care in a skilled nursing facility.

You will monitor residents, manage chronic conditions, and perform routine assessments while collaborating with RNs, physicians, and family members. The position requires flexibility with rotating day/night shifts and every-other weekend/holiday schedules.

Formación

• Graduation from an approved Practical Nursing program.
• Active LPN license in Iowa or a valid Compact/Multi-State license.
• Active CPR / BLS certification.
• Minimum 1+ year LTC/SNF experience.
• Willingness to rotate day/night shifts, every other weekend and holiday.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor resident vitals and document responses.
• Perform wound care and routine procedures per care plans.
• Promptly communicate changes to RNs, physicians, and family.
• Assist with ADLs and rehabilitation goals as directed.
• Maintain real-time EHR records.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and facility guidelines.

Conocimientos

Communication

Care planning

EHR documentation

Educación

Practical Nursing program

Descripción del empleo

Location: Ossian, IA

Pay: $1,476.92 per week

Job Type: Full-time, Contract (Travel)

Shift: Rotating Day/Night shifts (12-hour shifts)

Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday required

Job Summary

Are you a compassionate, reliable LPN looking for your next travel assignment? We are seeking an experienced Travel Long-Term Care (LTC) LPN to join our dedicated healthcare team in Ossian, IA.

In this role, you will provide high-quality, person-centered nursing care, chronic disease management, and routine assessments for residents in a skilled nursing/long-term care facility. We are looking for self-motivated nurses who thrive in a collaborative environment and excel in resident and family communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor resident vital signs, administer prescribed medications, and accurately document treatment responses over time
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, and routine clinical procedures per individualized resident care plans
• Continually assess changes in resident conditions and promptly communicate updates to RNs, attending physicians, and family members
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and support rehabilitation goals as directed by the care team
• Maintain accurate, real-time records in the facility’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, infection control standards, and facility guidelines

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Graduation from an approved Practical Nursing program
• Licensure: Active LPN license in the State of Iowa (or a valid Compact/Multi-State LPN license)
• Certification: Active CPR / BLS certification (American Heart Association preferred)
• Experience: Minimum of 1+ year of hands‑on experience in long-term care (LTC) or skilled nursing facility (SNF) settings
• Flexibility: Willingness and ability to work rotating day/night shifts, every other weekend, and every other holiday
• Skills: Strong communication skills, familiarity with care planning, and proficiency with EHR documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel nursing experience
• Background or specialized training in wound care management or palliative care principles

Work Environment

• Facility-based, fast‑paced long‑term care setting
• Highly collaborative team environment working alongside RNs, CNAs, physical/occupational therapists, and physicians

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive weekly pay ($1,476.92/week)
• Supportive local team and facility staff
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident quality of life