Pay: $40.00 – $50.00 per hour (varies by experience and shift)
Location: Fort Dodge, KS 67843
Schedule: 5x 8-hour shifts or 3x 12-hour shifts; day, evening, night, or rotating; as scheduled
Start: Upon request
Job Type: Contract (local and travel candidates welcome)
Pay Frequency: Weekly pay
About the Role
ShareSTAFF is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for contract assignments at a state-operated long-term care facility serving veterans in Fort Dodge, KS. In this role, you will provide practical nursing care to a primarily geriatric resident population, including residents receiving long-term skilled nursing care, short-term post-acute rehabilitation, and memory care. You will administer medications, oversee the medication room, document in the EMR, and coordinate care with RNs, physicians, and the broader multidisciplinary team. Shift leader assignments may include oversight of CNAs and medication aides. This is a meaningful opportunity to support those who have served, in a smaller, mission-focused setting where you can build lasting relationships with residents and their families.
What We Offer
- Weekly pay - every week, on time
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employees
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel assignments
- Travel reimbursement
- Referral bonuses - earn extra when you refer a fellow healthcare professional
- Dedicated recruiter support before, during, and after your assignment
- Extension opportunities and access to new assignments nationwide
What You'll Do
- Provide practical nursing care to long-term care, short-term rehab, and memory care residents
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered (oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous); oversee the medication room
- Carry out nursing care recommendations and orders under the direction of RNs and physicians
- Document all care, observations, and resident responses in the facility's electronic medical record at the time services are rendered
- Recognize behavioral and physical changes in residents and report findings to the supervising RN or physician
- Coordinate care with RNs, physicians, advanced practice providers, therapy services, social work, dietary, and other team members
- Serve as shift leader when assigned, providing oversight to CNAs and medication aides; make work assignments for the unit
- Respond to medical emergencies and participate in code response per facility protocols
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment that supports resident dignity, autonomy, and quality of life
What You Bring - Required
- Active, unrestricted Kansas Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, Kansas temporary permit, or authority to practice as recognized by the Kansas State Board of Nursing
- Minimum six (6) months of recent practical nursing experience
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Ability to work 5x 8-hour or 3x 12-hour shifts, including day, evening, night, or rotating schedules as scheduled
- Must be able to complete pre-placement requirements, including a drug screen approved by the Kansas Department of Administration
What You Bring - Preferred
- One or more years of long-term care, skilled nursing, or geriatric LPN experience
- Experience with memory care or dementia-trained nursing practices
- Experience caring for veteran populations or in a state-operated healthcare facility
- Charge nurse or shift leader experience overseeing CNAs and medication aides
- IV certification and skills in medication administration via IV routes
- Familiarity with PointClickCare, MatrixCare, or other long-term care EMR systems
About ShareSTAFF
ShareSTAFF connects nursing and allied health professionals with travel and contract assignments at hospitals, state facilities, and healthcare organizations nationwide. With more than a decade of experience, we specialize in matching skilled clinicians with assignments where they can make a real impact on patient care. Our healthcare division supports nurses, dietitians, and allied health professionals across acute care, skilled nursing, long-term care, behavioral health, corrections, and allied health specialties.
How to Apply
Ready to bring your long-term care nursing expertise to a setting where you can make a real difference in residents' lives Click "Apply Now" below or contact our recruiting team to discuss this opportunity. Local Kansas candidates are encouraged to apply.
ShareSTAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. ShareSTAFF participates in E-Verify; employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. #hcev1 #zr
Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
