Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Madrid Home is seeking a caring Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who will truly love what they do to join our award-winning team. When working for Western Home Communities, you will find co-workers, residents, supervisors, and families who care about you as an individual and want you to succeed in your career. You can expect a laid-back work environment with high expectations of all staff that creates a team where everyone knows their expectations and all work together to achieve the same goals. And last, as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you can expect better staffing ratios that allow staff to provide detailed and appropriate care, and your voice will be heard. If you are caring, kind, respectful, and have a servant's heart and spirit- apply with us today! Benefits Ability to be paid early Shift Differential An alternate wage scale is available for those who choose to waive benefits Continuing Education Opportunities Tuition and Student Loan reimbursement (Full-time) Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Flexible PTO 401k Match Wellness Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program And much more! Responsibilities Effectively communicates resident needs with physicians and immediate supervisor Maintains awareness of the condition of all residents under their care Accurately administers all medications, treatments, and physician orders; taking ultimate responsibility for resident care Confers with Director of Nursing on an ongoing basis with special problems of care, resident transfers, management of workload, etc. Coordinates preparation and planning of resident admission; giving proper recognition to the real and potential contribution of family and others in planning nursing care Provides for emotional and physical comfort and safety of residents, and emotional support to families Supervises, assists, consults with, and teaches certified nursing assistants Hourly position: must be able and willing to work weekends and holidays as required/needed Exceptional attendance Qualifications Graduate of a state board-approved school Currently licensed in Iowa Current in CPR certification or willing to achieve it Must be able and willing to work weekends and holidays as required/needed Exceptional attendance #J-18808-Ljbffr