*NIGHT NURSE* RN OR LPN*IPERS*

Thomas Rest Haven; Coon Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance AFLAC

IPERS

457

Life Insurance paid by Facility

Vacation time

Sick Time

Personal Time

Job summary

Thomas Rest Haven, located in Coon Rapids, Iowa, is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse responsible for overseeing resident care. This role entails evaluating resident needs, administering medications, and collaborating with families to ensure quality care.

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school, possess a current Iowa nursing license, and prefer experience with geriatrics. The benefits package includes health insurance, vacation time, and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• License must be maintained throughout employment.
• Advanced preparation in geriatrics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate resident needs and develop nursing care plans.
• Communicate with families about residents' conditions.
• Administer medications and assess for side effects.
• Coordinate schedules and transportation for residents.

Skills

Nursing care assessment

Communication with families

Medication administration

Compliance with policies

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current Iowa Board of Nursing license

Experience with geriatrics (preferred)

Job description

Thomas Rest Havenis a place where residents are not just cared for but cared about! We are a city owned, not for profit, community involved, family orientated, work life balance, empowering place to work!!

Job Description

RN OR LPN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Charge Nurse has an overall responsibility for resident care in the facility. All of the following duties are essential unless otherwise noted:

Evaluation of resident needs, conditions, and care, and assist in developing nursing care plans for individual residents, including rehabilitative and restorative activities and instruction in self‑help.

Communication with family members regarding the condition and progress of the resident, including in-person discussion and answering of telephone inquiries.

Reviewing physicians’ orders, ordering medications, maintenance of the residents’ medical records, and transcription of physician orders.

Maintains unit records, including charting duties and maintenance of narcotic records.

Responsible for the administration of all resident medications and treatments as ordered by the physician on a regular and prn basis and for assessment of any potential or actual side effects.

Arranging the schedules, appointments, and transportation necessary for residents in connection with diagnostic, therapeutic, dental, or medical services.

Responsible for the discharge or transfer of residents as medical needs occur.

Assist the Director of Nursing with the implementation of policies and procedures for the facility.

Ability to reasonably conform to all rules and policies of the facility.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Position requires the employee to be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and must possess and the employee must be responsible for maintaining a current license with the Iowa Board of Nursing. Applicants with advanced preparation in or experience with geriatrics is preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance AFLAC
• IPERS
• 457
• Life Insurance paid by Facility
• Vacation time
• Sick Time
• Personal Time
• A positive home‑like atmosphere while providing care for our amazing residents!

Allofyour information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

*Drug Test required upon employment.*