Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

About the role

Western Home is seeking a caring Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who will truly love what they do to join our award-winning team. When working for Western Home Communities, you will find co-workers, residents, supervisors, and families who care about you as an individual and want you to succeed in your career.

You can expect a laid-back work environment with high expectations of all staff that creates a team where everyone knows their expectations and all work together to achieve the same goals. And last, as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you can expect better staffing ratios that allow staff to provide detailed and appropriate care, and your voice will be heard.

If you are caring, kind, respectful, and have a servant's heart and spirit- apply with us today!

Benefits of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Ability to be paid early
• Shift Differential
• An alternate wage scale is available for those who choose to waive benefits
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Tuition and Student Loan reimbursement
• (Full-time) Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• 401k Match
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• And much more!

What you'll do as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Effectively communicates resident needs with physicians and immediate supervisor
• Maintains awareness of the condition of all residents under their care
• Accurately administers all medications, treatments, and physician orders; taking ultimate responsibility for resident care
• Confers with Director of Nursing on an ongoing basis with special problems of care, resident transfers, management of workload, etc.
• Coordinates preparation and planning of resident admission; giving proper recognition to the real and potential contribution of family and others in planning nursing care
• Provides for emotional and physical comfort and safety of residents, and emotional support to families
• Supervises, assists, consults with, and teaches certified nursing assistants

What you'll need as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Graduate of a state board-approved school
• Currently licensed in Iowa
• Current in CPR certification or willing to achieve it
• This is an hourly position, which means you must be able and willing to work weekends and holidays as required/needed
• Exceptional attendance
• While submitting your application you will have the opportunity to indicate if you are interested in a specific building, location, shift, and hours per week.

Additional information

If you, or someone you know, would be a good fit for this opportunity within Western Home Communities- we would love to talk!

Western Home Communities is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). That means we offer residential living for seniors at every stage of health, activity and independence, from those who need no assistance, to others who require round-the-clock nursing care. This is often referred to as the continuum of care.

Mission Statement

• Western Home Communities is a charitable Christian Service Organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those we serve, their families, and our employees.
• The ideal candidate for this position supports the Western Home Communities' values of people first, servant spirit, innovation, and financial integrity.
• We offer an array of living options, care, and services for the well-being of our clients.
• Join our team to make a difference in the lives of those we serve!
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At Western Home, our mission is to help older adults live fulfilling lives through people-first care, meaningful relationships, and a strong sense of community. Our team members lead with a servant spirit, act with integrity, and embrace innovation to create a welcoming and supportive environment for residents and families.