Location: Buffalo Center, IA

Pay: $1,515.00 / week

Job Type: Full-time, Temporary

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance- available on the 1st of the month after the date of hire.

401K on Day 1. $25,000 Life and Accidental Death Insurance on Day 1. Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a Temporary to Full-Time prospect in Buffalo Center, IA. In this role, you will provide essential chronic disease management, routine nursing assessments, and person-centered daily care for residents in a facility-based long-term care setting. You will work closely with RNs, CNAs, physicians, and therapists to maintain our residents' health, safety, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

Resident Care & Monitoring: Monitor vital signs, perform routine physical assessments, and report changes in condition to RNs, physicians, and families.

Medication & Treatments: Safely administer medications, perform wound care, and execute dressing changes per individual care plans.

Daily Support: Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) and rehabilitation activities as directed.

Documentation: Maintain clear, prompt, and accurate records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) while adhering to facility safety protocols.

Team Collaboration: Partner with a multidisciplinary team to implement, refine, and deliver comprehensive care plans.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of an approved Practical Nursing program.

Licensure: Active LPN license in the state of Iowa (or a valid compact state license).

Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS)



/ CPR certification.

Skills: Strong communication skills with residents, families, and healthcare team members.

Preferred Qualifications

1+ years of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.

Hands-on experience with EHR documentation and care planning.

Demonstrated knowledge of wound care or palliative care principles.

Work Environment & Schedule

Facility-based long-term care setting.

Rotating shifts in a collaborative team environment alongside nurses, CNAs, and therapists.

About Healthforce

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