Licensed Practical Nurse - Med​/Surg Nursing

CRHC is looking for a PRN (as needed) Med/Surg LPN to join our healthcare team. This position’s hours and days may vary as it is on an as‑needed basis.

Responsible for Advancing Exceptional Care by prioritizing Safety and Quality in every aspect of patient care. This role is committed to fulfilling essential duties that enhance patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and overall healthcare standards, ensuring all actions align with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Clarinda Regional Health Center (CRHC). By maintaining the highest level of care, this position supports CRHC’s dedication to fostering a safe, compassionate, and high‑quality healthcare environment for our patients and community.

• Graduate of accredited practical nursing program
• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Iowa or a compact state

• On‑call availability as needed
• Weekend and Holiday rotation as needed
• Eligible for shift differentials where applicable
• Position is classified as non‑exempt and eligible for overtime in accordance with labor laws.

• Sit, stand, and walk for varying lengths of time throughout the workday.
• Lift, push, pull, or carry light to moderate loads, with assistance available for heavier items.
• Use fine motor skills, including grasping, reaching, and handling equipment or materials as needed.
• Perform routine movements, such as typing, writing, or handling supplies.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch occasionally for job‑related tasks.
• See and hear well enough to read documents, operate equipment, and communicate effectively.
• Work in a dynamic environment, adapting to occasional changes in pace or setting.

Reasonable accommodations will be considered to support individuals in performing essential job functions.

At CRHC, our core values—
Compassion
, Advancing
, Relationships
, and Exceptional
—are at the heart of everything we do. These values drive our commitment to Advancing Exceptional Care
, ensuring that we provide the highest quality care to our patients while supporting and empowering our team members.

• Compassion:
  Demonstrating empathy and kindness in every interaction, recognizing the unique needs of our patients and colleagues.
• Advancing:
  Embracing innovation, continuous learning, and striving for improvement in all aspects of patient care and team collaboration.
• Relationships:
  Building trust through open communication and teamwork, fostering a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes respect and understanding.
• Exceptional:
  Holding yourself to the highest standards, delivering superior care, and contributing to a culture of excellence that impacts both patients and colleagues.

Provides competent patient care by obtaining and utilizing clinical/critical thinking skills in appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age‑specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.

• Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, establishes priorities, and takes appropriate action within the LPN scope of practice.
• Carries out providers’ orders accurately and timely.
• Works autonomously while seeking guidance and assistance as needed to meet patient needs and comply with the LPN scope of practice.
• Performs nursing interventions per standard of care.
• Delegates and supervises patient care activities provided by unlicensed personnel within the scope of practice to meet the patient care needs.
• Identifies emergency situations appropriately and initiates or assists in patient care in an effective and responsive manner.
• Performs and/or assists in emergency treatment as required in accordance with LPN scope of practice.
• Follows emergency policies, procedures and protocols in an effective manner.
• Serves as a steward for the hospital’s human and material resources. Meets productivity expectations of unit/department as defined by nurse manager.

Utilizes the nursing process, for the performance of patient care, to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care to achieve…