Licensed Practical Nurse at UnityPoint Health

Bettendorf, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

36.76

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Process, Patient Education, Clinical Judgment, Time Management, Patient Assessment, Discharge Planning, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Patient Advocacy, Legal Documentation, Patient Safety

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Description

Overview LPN Inpatient Weekend Package, Nights 6:45pm-7:15am, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Sign On Bonus for Full Time! Weekend and Shift Differentials! Are you a compassionate and motivated LPN looking to make a meaningful impact in acute care? Join our Medical/Surgical Inpatient team in Bettendorf and become part of a collaborative environment where your skills, dedication, and passion for patient care are truly valued. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will play an essential role on the Acute Care team by supporting patients and families through every stage of their healing journey. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), you will help deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while fostering a safe, therapeutic, and compassionate environment. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Provides compassionate, hands-on nursing care for patients with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses using the nursing process to achieve quality outcomes. Collaborates closely with RNs, interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams, patients, and families to coordinate individualized plans of care and support recovery goals. Assists with patient and family education, discharge planning, and reinforcement of teaching to promote independence, wellness, and self-management. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, problem-solving, delegation, and time-management skills within the LPN scope of practice. Supervises and provides direction to unlicensed assistive personnel while reinforcing care provided by other healthcare team members. Contributes to the assessment, implementation, evaluation, and modification of patient care plans to address physical, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, and educational needs. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to build rapport, support teamwork, and ensure accurate legal documentation and reimbursement requirements. Participates actively in interdisciplinary team meetings and advocates for patient rights, recovery opportunities, and cost-effective care solutions. Promotes a safe environment by prioritizing patient and workplace safety, preventing errors and infections, and reporting concerns promptly. Maintains compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agency standards while supporting excellence in rehabilitation and patient-centered care Qualifications Requirements: Diploma from an LPN program. Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse/Practical in primary state. Must apply within 90 days for licensure in secondary state. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. #RNpositionsQC *Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate hands-on nursing care for patients with chronic illnesses and physical disabilities within an acute care setting. Collaborate with RNs and interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans and support patient recovery goals.