Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nights
As a Charge Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on our team, you will have the opportunity to apply your skills and demonstrate your compassion, positively influencing the lives of our residents.
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- Nights Schedule/Shifts Available: Full-Time & Part-Time - Nights
- Unit and setting
- Long Term Care
- License
- LPN license Valid LPN license in good standing, valid within Iowa or able to activate
- Term
- Permanent Schedule/Shifts Available: Full-Time & Part-Time - NightsFull-time and part-time
Do you qualify?
- License
- Valid LPN license in good standing, valid within Iowa or able to activate Check your license
- Certification
- Current, valid CPR certification Current, valid CPR Certification.
- Also asks
- Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and laws Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and laws.
- Also asks
- Commitment to helping others; empathy, respect, patience and discretion A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.
What it pays
- Pay differential
- Competitive Hourly Rate + Shift Differential Competitive Hourly Rate + Shift Differential
- Extra pay
- Shift differential
- Bonus
- Referral bonus program: cash rewards Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.Referring your friends
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical benefitsComprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.
- BenefitsDental benefits
- BenefitsVision benefits
- Benefits401(k)
- BenefitsPTO
- BenefitsTuition reimbursement with company paid training and educationTuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
More benefits (11)
- BenefitsDigital wallet access to be paid as you earnDigital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn-no more waiting for payday!
- Paid training
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Referral program
- Medical insurance
- Referral bonus program
- Digital wallet access
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Charge
- Charge nurse on the unit
- Day to day
- Ongoing assessments of clinical status, vital signs and condition changes; contributes to individualized care planning
- Day to day
- Direct nursing care including wound treatments, IV therapy (as permitted by scope), catheter care
- Day to day
- Administer medications and prescribed treatments; monitor response and adverse effects; compliant documentation Administer medications and prescribed treatments safely and accurately, monitoring for therapeutic response and adverse effects, and ensuring timely, compliant documentation.
- Day to day
- Clinical leader coordinating resident care and communicating with physicians, nurse leadership, residents and families
- Day to day
- Supervise, mentor and support Certified Nursing Assistants and other assigned staff Supervise, mentor, and support Certified Nursing Assistants and other assigned staff, promoting accountability, teamwork, and high-quality resident care.
- Day to day
- Ensure adherence to state and federal regulations, infection prevention and Care Initiatives policies Ensure adherence to state and federal regulations, infection prevention practices, and Care Initiatives policies to maintain a safe, compliant, and resident-centered environment.
- Day to day
- Education, guidance and emotional support for residents and families Provide education, guidance, and emotional support to residents and families, fostering trust, dignity, and understanding of care plans and health goals.
- Hours stated
- Schedule/Shifts Available: Full-Time & Part-Time - Nights
- Details
- 39-bed long-term care skilled nursing community Bedford Specialty Care, a 39-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Bedford, IA, is now hiring!
The workplace
- Address
- 1005 Pearl Street, Bedford, IA, 50833
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Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
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Bedford Specialty Care, a 39-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Bedford, IA, is now hiring!
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Schedule/Shifts Available: Full-Time & Part-Time - Nights
- Competitive Hourly Rate +
- Shift Differential
Are you a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals during their healthcare journey? If so, join Care Initiatives as a Charge Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), where you will provide comprehensive care that truly matters. With over forty (40) skilled nursing communities across Iowa, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support at every stage of the healthcare journey.
As a Charge Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on our team, you will have the opportunity to apply your skills and demonstrate your compassion, positively influencing the lives of our residents. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our residents and their loved ones.
What You’ll Do & Key
Responsibilities
- Conduct ongoing assessments of residents’ clinical status, including vital signs and condition changes, and contribute to individualized care planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Deliver and oversee direct nursing care, including wound treatments, IV therapy (as permitted by scope), catheter care, and other skilled interventions in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
- Administer medications and prescribed treatments safely and accurately, monitoring for therapeutic response and adverse effects, and ensuring timely, compliant documentation.
- Serve as a clinical leader on the unit by coordinating resident care, communicating effectively with physicians, nurse leadership, residents, and families regarding care needs and changes in condition.
- Supervise, mentor, and support Certified Nursing Assistants and other assigned staff, promoting accountability, teamwork, and high-quality resident care.
- Ensure adherence to state and federal regulations, infection prevention practices, and Care Initiatives policies to maintain a safe, compliant, and resident-centered environment.
- Provide 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
- Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing. License must be valid within the state of Iowa, or ability to activate.
- Current, valid CPR Certification.
- Documented completion of State-approved LPN Supervisory Course or ability to obtain within first 90-days of employment.
- Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and laws.
- A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.
Why Join Care Initiatives?
- Competitive
Compensation
Earn a highly competitive wage.
- Comprehensive
Benefits
Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.
- Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
- Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!
Start Your Journey with Us
Apply today and become part of a team where your compassion, dedication, and care truly matter. At Care Initiatives, we’re committed to helping you grow your career while improving the lives of those we serve.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
What's around it?
Bedford, IA
Living costs about 12% below the US average