Nurse Supervisor, Days - Iowa Veterans Home

State of Iowa; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team oriented environment

Growth opportunities

Paid time off

Nine paid holidays per year

Job summary

The Iowa Veterans Home is seeking an excited, motivated RN to grow their leadership skills while leading a team of Nursing staff on the day shift. This Nurse Supervisor will also participate in the RAI process for their resident caseload and serve as a role model for nursing practice.

The role offers a structured, team-oriented environment with opportunities for professional growth, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Iowa or licensure under the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing required; master's preferred for leadership.
• One year of full-time clinical work experience in relevant nursing settings or corrections.

Responsibilities

• Lead day shift nursing staff on the assigned unit and ensure coverage Monday through Friday.
• Participate in the RAI process for assigned resident caseload.
• Serve as a role model for nursing practice and provide leadership to peers.
• Occasional weekend and holiday rotation; may serve as house supervisor as needed.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Team leadership

Clinical supervision

RAI process knowledge

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

The Iowa Veterans Home is seeking an excited, motivated RN interested in growing their leadership skills while leading a team of Nursing staff on the day shift.

This Nurse Supervisor (NS) will spend approximately half of their time functioning as the day shift supervisor on their assigned unit and will spend the remainder of their time participating in the RAI process for their assigned resident caseload. In every action, the NS is a role model in all aspects of nursing practice. The NS will work with day shift peers to ensure leadership coverage Monday through Friday with the occasional weekend and holiday rotation and has the option of working four 10 hour shifts each week. At times, the candidate will cover as a house supervisor acting as a resource for all nursing staff in the facility.

What we offer as a full time Iowa Veterans Home employee:

• Team oriented, positive work environment
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year

Medical and Dental Insurance Benefits:

Monthly optional Medical Insurance Premium (Iowa Choice*) for 2027:

Single: $71/mo = employee share; $941/mo = state share

Family: $237/mo = employee share; $2131/mo = state share

* National Choice option also available

Monthly optional Dental Insurance Premium for 2027:

Single: Free

Family: $489.50

• Optional flexible spending accounts for health & dental expenses, & dependent care
• Vision coverage
• $20,000 basic life insurance at no cost
• Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
• Optional 401(a) Plan with employee contribution: The State makes match contributions into the employee’s selection of investments in a 401(a) employer match account. The match is $1 for every $1 contributed up to a $75 monthly maximum.
• Lactation rooms throughout our campus
• Wellness Program: Onsite fitness center available to staff 24/7 for only $36 per year

All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1. All of the following (a, b, and c):
   1. Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator’s Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing; and
   2. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in nursing; and
   3. One year of full-time professional clinical work experience in a correctional environment or in any combination of nursing specialty areas including epidemiology, geriatrics, maternal and child health, nursing education, pediatrics, public health, mental health or psychiatrics, or intellectual disability.
2. All of the following (a and b):
   1. Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator’s Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing; and
   2. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in nursing.
3. All of the following (a, b, and c):
   1. Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator’s Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing; and
   2. One year of full-time professional clinical work experience in a correctional environment or in any combination of nursing specialty areas including epidemiology, geriatrics, maternal and child health, nursing education, pediatrics, public health, mental health or psychiatrics, or intellectual disability; and
   3. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part b), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in nursing equals one year of full-time experience.

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