LPN

About the role

Licensed Practical Nurse assume responsibility and accountability for assigned patients. Licensed practical nurses provide nursing services to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well–being of each resident, as determined by resident assessment and implementing plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing process which includes patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning of nursing care, implementing interventions, and evaluation of patient status in relationship to above
• Executes regimen prescribed by physician within guidelines of nursing practice
• Performs and/or supervises activities/functions which require knowledge and skill level currently ascribed to the licensed practical nurse and seeks assistance when these are beyond scope of preparation
• Provides leadership and direction in the supervision of others in carrying out the nursing process

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved Nursing school
• Current LPN license in State of Iowa
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers from American Heart Association
• Dependent Adult Mandatory reporter training within 30 days upon hire and recertification every 5 years
• Obtains education required for license renewal

Schedule

Evening shifts, 40 hours per week, 2-10pm