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Life Care Services·Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) · $32 - $34/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 40 posted nursing roles in Cedar Rapids, Iowa rates. This role sits in the 50th percentile.
Pay for this role is about level with the Cedar Rapids, Iowa median for nursing roles.
The LPN provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the performance of Certified Nursing Assistants and Oral Medication Technicians. They are responsible for monitoring resident health changes, developing care plans, and ensuring compliance with physician orders and nursing standards.
When you work at Cottage Grove Place, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!
Cottage Grove Place is recruiting for a hospitality focused LPN to join our team!
This position provides direct nursing care to residents and delegates and supervises the care provided by our Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Oral Medication Technicians (OMTs).
Positions to fill are Full-Time 2nd shift.
Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of an LPN: Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), family/social activities and actively promote independent life-style of residents.
Responsible for identification of resident medical and behavioral changes and the development and monitoring of care plans and re-assessment of each resident.
Provide daily report to the Director of Nursing concerning community conditions, personnel performance, resident conditions, and needs for nursing supplies.
Provide nursing care according to physician’s orders and in conformance with recognized nursing practice, established standards, and administrative policies.
Ensure preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative services to residents and assists in the coordination of nursing care with care rendered by other disciplines.
Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have: Graduation from accredited Nursing program.
Currently licensed LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) with the Iowa Board of Nursing.
Currently CPR certified.
Minimum two (2) years’ experience in long term care preferred.
Current IV Therapy Certified preferred.
Willingness to be available for any/all emergencies regarding the community.
Salary Ranges: Starting at $35.00/hour Hospitality Promises We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile.
We treat everyone with courteous respect.
We anticipate your needs and act accordingly.
We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
We make you feel important.
We embrace and value our differences.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and hold a current LPN license with the Iowa Board of Nursing. A minimum of two years of experience in long-term care and current CPR certification are required.
We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?” We maintain a high level of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
We pay attention to the details.
Full-Time offerings includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) Retirement, Holiday Pay, Vacation Time, Sick Time, Personal Time and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mount Mercy Educational Partnership. Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status. If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!
Market context
Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Iowa are typically in steady demand across long-term care, clinics, and other patient-care settings, especially for candidates who can cover weekends and holidays. These openings are competitive because employers look for a current Iowa LPN license, graduation from a state-approved nursing program, and CPR certification, along with scheduling flexibility. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and availability before applying.