Location: Sioux City, IA

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Per diem (PD Pool) - variable shifts as scheduled; days/evenings/nights available (times vary based on assignment)

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, hands-on nursing care to patients in their homes
• Perform focused assessments and monitor patient status, reporting changes
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
• Document patient care and observations thoroughly in the electronic record
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care plans
• Educate patients and families on care plans, self-care, and safety at home
• Follow infection control and safety protocols to protect patients and staff
• Maintain competency through Trinity-specific testing and skills checklists

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license (valid for practice)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Successful completion of Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing and Trinity Skills Checklist
• License and certificate verification as part of onboarding
• Required health screenings and immunizations: fit test, 10-panel drug screen, Tdap, physical/health statement, color vision check, 2-step PPD or IGRA, COVID questionnaire and vaccine, MMR, Hepatitis B, influenza, Varicella
• Comfort working independently in patient homes and excellent communication skills
• Home care experience preferred but not strictly required

Education

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program (LPN/Vocational Nursing diploma)
• High school diploma or GED required

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in patient assessment and care planning in the home environment
• Medication administration and basic wound care
• Strong documentation skills and familiarity with electronic health records
• Infection control best practices and home safety assessments
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively during visits
• Excellent interpersonal skills for patient and family education
• Adaptability to varied patient needs and flexible scheduling

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling so you can pick shifts that fit your life
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel support and housing assistance for contract assignments
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• A supportive team that values your contributions and work-life balance
• Robust onboarding and specialty competency training to set you up for success
• Health and wellness resources to help you stay at your best
• A positive workplace culture with strong clinical leadership and peer support

Travel Perks: Explore Sioux City, IA

Explore Sioux City’s riverfront and the lively downtown dining scene, visit the Sergeant Floyd River Museum and Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, enjoy outdoor time at Stone State Park and the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, check out local art at the Sioux City Art Center, or take a weekend trip to nearby regional hubs for museums and shopping.

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