Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Evenings

What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities

• Carry out ongoing assessments of residents' clinical status, including vital signs and condition changes, and participate in creating individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide and oversee direct nursing care, such as wound treatments, IV therapy (if permitted by scope), catheter care, and other skilled interventions according to physician orders and facility protocols.
• Administer medications and prescribed treatments safely and accurately, monitoring for therapeutic response and adverse effects, and ensure timely, compliant documentation.
• Coordinate resident care, communicate effectively with physicians, nurse leadership, residents, and families about care needs and changes in condition.
• Lead and support Certified Nursing Assistants and other assigned staff, promoting accountability, teamwork, and high-quality resident care.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, infection prevention practices, and Care Initiatives policies to ensure a safe, compliant, and resident-centered environment.
• Offer education, guidance, and emotional support to residents and families, fostering trust, dignity, and understanding of care plans and health goals.

What it takes to become an LPN with Care Initiatives

• A valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing, either within the state of Iowa or able to activate.
• A current, valid CPR Certification.
• Completion of a State-approved LPN Supervisory Course or ability to obtain within the first 90 days of employment.
• Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and laws.
• A strong commitment to helping others and treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.

Why Join Care Initiatives?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy benefits including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement savings plan, PTO, and more.
• Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring friends.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company-paid training and education to advance your career.
• Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!

About the Role

Join Care Initiatives as a Charge Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), where you will apply your skills and demonstrate your compassion, positively influencing the lives of our residents.

Requirements

• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing, either within the state of Iowa or able to activate.
• A current, valid CPR Certification.
• Completion of a State-approved LPN Supervisory Course or ability to obtain within the first 90 days of employment.
• Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and laws.

Qualifications

• A strong commitment to helping others and treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records and related software.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Referral bonus program.
• Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
• Digital wallet access for immediate payment.

Pay

Competitive hourly rate plus shift differential.

Schedule

Full-time schedule: 2pm-10pm with every other weekend.