Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel LPN/LVN with at least 1 year of LTC experience for a 13-week night shift assignment at a skilled nursing facility in Iowa.

Details

• Work in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) connected to a hospital, with 79 beds across four areas: a Memory Care Unit (locked, 1st floor) and North, South, and East Halls (2nd floor)
• Patient population is primarily elderly residents, including some with cognitive disabilities; common diagnoses reflect a long-term care setting
• Nurse-to-patient ratios vary by area and shift: 1 nurse per 31, 30, or 18 residents depending on hall assignment; 1 nurse covers Memory Care at all hours; overnight staffing is 1 nurse and one Med Aide on the 2nd floor
• LPNs may work with IVs and PICC lines if certified; IV experience is relevant to this role
• Charting is done in PointClickCare (PCC)
• Scheduled for night shifts; primary shift is 10p–6a with occasional 6p–6a shifts
• Shift lengths of 8 or 12 hours depending on unit needs
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required based on unit needs
• Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Requirements

• Current LPN/LVN license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a large LTC facility required
• Prior travel nursing assignments required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
• Mandatory Reporter Training – Adult required
• Iowa Dementia Training (8 hours/year) required
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility

Additional Information

• LPNs perform the same duties as RNs on this unit, with the exception that LPNs may not manage IVs unless certified
• Staff rotate throughout halls and units within the facility but do not float to other hospital departments
• Orientation consists of 2 days in each area of the facility
• Physicians are available on-call after hours; managers rotate taking call overnight so support is always accessible
• Interdisciplinary team includes a social worker and PT/OT/Speech therapists through the hospital's therapy department
• Staff may be asked to escort or transport residents to lab, radiology, and other hospital areas as needed
• Staff are expected to assist residents with transportation to and from the on-site chapel as needed; the facility is a Catholic organization
• Any scrub color is acceptable; sweatshirts and t-shirts are not permitted