Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long Term Care | (Night Shift)

Job summary

The LPN will provide person-centered care, manage chronic diseases, and perform daily nursing assessments for residents in a skilled nursing facility. They are responsible for administering medications, performing wound care, and maintaining accurate medical records in the Electronic Health Record system.

Job details

Location: Dubuque, IA Pay: $1,387.30 / week Job Type: Full-time, Travel / Contract Shift: Night Shift (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) Job Summary 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.

What you’ll do

The LPN will provide person-centered care, manage chronic diseases, and perform daily nursing assessments for residents in a skilled nursing facility. They are responsible for administering medications, performing wound care, and maintaining accurate medical records in the Electronic Health Record system.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active LPN license in Iowa or a Compact state and possess current BLS/CPR certification. A minimum of one year of nursing experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting is required.

Listed skills

• CPR · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Long-term care
• Vital signs monitoring
• Medication administration
• Wound care
• Electronic Health Record
• Clinical documentation
• Patient assessment
• Chronic disease management
• Communication skills
• Basic Life Support
• CPR
• Palliative care
• Rehabilitation support
• Communication
• Rehabilitation
• Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Nursing
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Long-Term Care
• Vital Signs
• Medication Administration
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Nursing Homes
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Medical Records
• Palliative Care
• Electronic Medical Record
• Nursing Home Care
• Wound Care
• Dressing Changes
• Chronic Disease Management

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Long Term Care Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
• Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse
• Nursing Associate Professionals
• Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

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