LPN - LTC - Night Shift - Decorah, IA - RPIA

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse – Long-Term Care (Night Shift)
Location: Decorah, IA
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Night Shift | Primarily 10:00 PM–6:00 AM | 8-Hour Shifts | Variable Shifts as Needed
Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours / Week
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate
Local: $37–$39/hr
Traveler: $40–$42/hr

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to provide quality nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, flexibility with scheduling, and the ability to support daily resident care.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.

• Monitor residents' health conditions and report changes to the appropriate healthcare provider.

• Perform nursing assessments and document residents' conditions.

• Coordinate resident care with Certified Nursing Assistants and other healthcare team members.

• Assist with care planning and implementation.

• Provide wound care and other nursing interventions as assigned.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

• Promote resident safety, comfort, and dignity.

• Follow infection-control standards and established policies.

Required Qualifications

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse license required.

• Previous experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.

• Must have reliable transportation.

• Flexibility to work variable shifts as needed.

• Availability to work every other weekend and holiday.

• Willingness to pick up additional shifts based on facility needs.

• Minimal or no requested time off preferred.

• Candidates available to start within two weeks are preferred.