Licensed Practical Nurse

  • Bettendorf
  • Unitypoint Health
Overview

Starting at $26.50/hr. 

Licensed Practicial Nurse

Shifts Available: Part-time, Nights 7p-7a

As an LPN, you will provide care for a specified group of patients, utilizing all the skills you have gained in obtaining your license. With the support of an RN and other team members of the care group, you will perform tasks or skills within your scope of practice, including but not limited to: 

  • Provide safe and reliable patient centered care with support and supervision of an RN. 
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members. 
  • Manage care with ongoing assessments and vitals. 
  • Administer medications as ordered by the provider.  
  • Provide evidenced-based patient education starting at admission. 
  • Document daily progress toward care plan goals. 
  • Complete bedside procedures (e.g., foley, NG, dressing changes, drains, etc.). 
  • Provide discharge education and review instructions with patient and/or caregivers.  
  • Document in the electronic medical record  

Why UnityPoint Health?  

  • Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
  • Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
  • Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
  • Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
  • Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

Visit to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. 

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

  • Provides and directs nursing/patient care activities within their scope of practice.
  • Evaluates activities to ensure patient care, staff relations and efficiency of service.
  • Interacts professionally with all patients and family members
  • Knowledge of medications, ability to perform services to level of licensure.
  • Maintains cooperative working relationship with all medical staff members
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and non-verbally in a professional manner.

Care Coordination

  • Collaborates with other departments to provide for best patient outcomes
Qualifications

Education: Licensed Practical Nurse from an accredited program

License(s)/Certification(s): Licensed and registered in the state of IA and IL (LPN), CPR certification required.