Licensed Practical Nurse

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in our acute and specialty settings. The LPN will administer medications, perform treatments, monitor patient status, and accurately document care. Collaborating with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams, you will support care plans, patient education, and discharge preparation. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, continuous learning, and professional growth, offering opportunities to expand clinical skills while making a meaningful impact on community health every day.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct bedside nursing care under supervision of RNs and physicians
• Administer medications and treatments according to orders and policy
• Monitor, document, and report changes in patient condition
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, and basic procedures within LPN scope
• Accurately document care in the Electronic Health Record system
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support patient care plans
• Educate patients and families on treatments, medications, and discharge instructions
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Participate in ongoing training and quality improvement initiatives

Required Skills

• Vital signs monitoring
• Medication administration
• Patient assessment
• Wound care and dressing changes
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation
• IV therapy support (per scope)
• Patient and family education
• Infection control practices
• Care plan implementation
• Clinical triage support