Are you an experienced Travel LPN looking for your next rewarding assignment? We are seeking a dedicated and flexible Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our long-term care team in Dubuque, IA. In this role, you will provide person-centered care, chronic disease management, and daily nursing assessments for residents in a collaborative skilled nursing facility. If you thrive in a supportive environment, possess strong communication skills, and are ready to make a meaningful impact on the night shift, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Resident Care & Monitoring: Monitor vital signs, conduct routine assessments, and administer medications while tracking responses in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Clinical Procedures: Perform wound care, dressing changes, and other routine procedures following established care plans.
- Team & Family Communication: Promptly communicate changes in resident condition to RNs, physicians, and resident family members.
- Daily Support: Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs)
and support ongoing rehabilitation activities as directed.
- Compliance & Safety: Maintain precise, timely medical records in the EHR and follow all facility safety protocols.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an approved Practical Nursing program.
- Licensure: Active LPN license in the State of Iowa (or a valid Compact/Multistate LPN license).
- Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.
- Experience: 1+ years of nursing experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting required.
- Shift Availability: Flexible and committed to working night shifts (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM).
- Skills: Strong communication skills with families and multidisciplinary team members; proficiency with EHR documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior travel nursing experience.
- Hands-on experience with wound care and palliative care principles.
Work Environment
- Facility-based long-term care setting.
- Night shift schedule with a collaborative team of nurses, CNAs, and therapists.
📌 Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long Term Care | (Night Shift)
🏢 Healthforce
📍 Canada
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