Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse at UnityPoint Health Full Time Start Date: Immediate Expiry Date: 12 Aug, 26 Posted On: 14 May, 26 Experience: 0 year(s) or above Remote Job: Yes Telecommute: Yes Sponsor Visa: No Salary: 36.76 Description Overview Are you a compassionate and motivated LPN looking to make a meaningful impact in acute care? Join our Medical/Surgical Inpatient team in Bettendorf and become part of a collaborative environment where your skills, dedication, and passion for patient care are truly valued. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will play an essential role on the Acute Care team by supporting patients and families through every stage of their healing journey. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), you will help deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based care while fostering a safe, therapeutic, and compassionate environment. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities. Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching, dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short‑ and long‑term disability, pet insurance, early access to earned wages, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance. You will also receive a sign‑on bonus for full‑time employment and shift differentials for weekend and night work. Responsibilities Provides compassionate, hands‑on nursing care for patients with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses using the nursing process to achieve quality outcomes. Collaborates closely with RNs, interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams, patients, and families to coordinate individualized plans of care and support recovery goals. Assists with patient and family education, discharge planning, and reinforcement of teaching to promote independence, wellness, and self‑management. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, problem‑solving, delegation, and time‑management skills within the LPN scope of practice. Supervises and provides direction to unlicensed assistive personnel while reinforcing care provided by other healthcare team members. Contributes to the assessment, implementation, evaluation, and modification of patient care plans to address physical, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, and educational needs. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to build rapport, support teamwork, and ensure accurate legal documentation and reimbursement requirements. Participates actively in interdisciplinary team meetings and advocates for patient rights, recovery opportunities, and cost‑effective care solutions. Promotes a safe environment by prioritizing patient and workplace safety, preventing errors and infections, and reporting concerns promptly. Maintains compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agency standards while supporting excellence in rehabilitation and patient‑centered care. Qualifications Diploma from an LPN program. Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse/Practical in primary state; must apply within 90 days for licensure in secondary state. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. Salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other benefits applicable to this role. Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr