3 West Ortho has been recognized as Blue Distinction for the care we give to our total hip and knee replacement patients. We are a 34-bed unit that specializes in the orthopaedic population. We also have a wide variety of the medical/surgical adult population. We are a smaller hospital with a family atmosphere. Come be a part of our outstanding team we have here on 3 West! 

Recognized as a valuable member of the Acute Care team, the LPN practices under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and assists patients, while providing a therapeutic environment for patients and their families. Actions are team oriented to successfully provided patient/family care and high level of satisfaction, through evidence- based practice. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. 

• Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide care for people with physical disability and chronic illness
• Participates in patient/family educational activities and uses appropriate resources to implement an individualized teaching and discharge plan with patients and their families
• Performs hands-on nursing care by utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality outcomes for patients
• Reinforces the care provided by other team members
• Provides direction and supervision of unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technician), demonstrates clinical judgment appropriate for Iowa’s LPN scope of practice, uses problem solving techniques and time-management principles, and delegates appropriately
• Coordinates nursing care activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate achievement of overall goals
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills to develop a rapport with patients, their families, and health team members and to ensure the fulfilment of requirements for legal documentation and reimbursement
• Maintains a strong commitment to the Acute Care team
• Contributes to the assessment of the physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual dimensions of patients and their families, as well as their educational and discharge needs
• Collaborates with other rehabilitation team members and contributes to the dynamic interdisciplinary plan of care
• Implements the interdisciplinary plan of care within the scope of LPN/LVN practice and provides nursing care and education directly or through ancillary personnel, as needed, to maintain and restore function and prevent complications and further loss
• Contributes to the evaluation of the nursing care and to the modification of the plan as needed to achieve measurable goals and objectives
• Contributes to the interdisciplinary team process at team conferences and other team meetings and offers input into team decision making within their scope of practice.

• Successful completion of a licensed practical nurse program from an accredited college.
• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Iowa.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.