Registered Nurse (RN)

Hawkeye Care Centers; Asbury (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Competitive wages

Job summary

Hawkeye Care Centers in Iowa seeks a Registered Nurse to provide quality nursing care within our facility. You will work with resident care plans, coordinate with the health care team, and ensure charting and documentation meet standards.

You will lead nursing staff, assist physicians, and maintain confidentiality while delivering compassionate, resident-centered care in a 24/7 setting.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Iowa is required.
• 1 year of nursing experience in a clinical or long-term care setting preferred.
• Advanced preparation in geriatric care is preferred.
• Demonstrates leadership and ability to supervise nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Influences and updates resident care plans; coordinates with the care team.
• Completes accurate charting and performs related administrative duties.
• Leads the nursing department and supervises CNAs and CMAs.
• Maintains high standards of resident care and communicates with residents respectfully.
• Assists physicians in rounds; orders medications and documents physician orders.
• Protects privacy and confidentiality; adheres to Residents Rights and safety rules.
• Requisitions supplies and ensures equipment is in good working order.
• Creates a positive environment aligned with core values.

Skills

Leadership in nursing

Team coordination

Documentation accuracy

Patient care planning

Communication

Education

RN licensure in Iowa

High School Diploma or equivalent

1 year of nursing experience in geriatric care (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

We offer competitive wages and shift premium.

Evenings Part-time 2p- 10p (2 or 3 days per week)

Nights Full-time ...3 12-hour shifts 6p - 6a or 8-hour shifts (4 or 5 per week)

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse assists in the administration of quality nursing care for the facility in concurrence with resident care plans. Renders nursing care to cater to client’s individual needs through practice of recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards. Assists in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment which will be conducive to the best interest and welfare of the resident in conjunction with our Core Values.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Directly influences resident care plans and proactively makes adjustments based on resident needs. Consults and coordinates with health care team members to asses, plan, implement and evaluate resident care plans.
• Completes proper charting accurately and completely; performs other administrative duties related to resident care in an efficient and timely manner.
• Serves as a leader in the nursing department with direct influence over CNA’s and CMA’s in providing care; works as a member of the care team to maintain optimum resident care standards.
• Sets high standards of excellence for meeting resident needs, builds and maintains relationships with residents, communicates with residents in a genuine manner using appropriate verbiage, and establishes good rapport with the residents.
• Assists physicians in rounds and reviews orders. Orders medications, maintains resident chart, receives and documents physician orders. Notifies physician and family of incidents or changes in condition of resident.
• Follows the American Nurse Association’s Scope and Standard of Practice to ensure residents, families, and the public that the nursing care they receive is competent and up to date with the latest research; adheres to the Nursing Standards of Practice as a benchmark for nursing care standards.
• Maintains resident confidentiality and privacy; treats residents with kindness, dignity and respect; knows and complies with Residents Rights rules; and promptly reports all resident grievances to management.
• Understands and follows established Universal Precaution guidelines, infection control and safety rules; ensures cleanliness of assigned residents rooms; displays an awareness of cleanliness and proper maintenance at all drug carts/rooms and to maintain a clean working environment; maintains a locked medication room and/ or cart when unattended; reports hazardous conditions or equipment to the appropriate person; follows established safety rules, and fire and disaster procedures.
• Communicates with family members regarding condition and progress of residents, including in-person and answering of telephone inquiries taking into account the nature of the information.
• Requisitions necessary supplies to meet unit needs as well as ensure equipment is in good working order.
• Has fun in creating a positive atmosphere for residents in conjunction with our core values.
• Follows instructions and completes daily assignments as assigned and is proactive to change.
• Possesses understanding and compassion for the elderly population.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalency (required).
• 1 year of practical nursing experience in a clinical setting or long term care facility (preferred).
• Advanced preparation in geriatric care (preferred).
• Possesses the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Demonstrates leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.

License/Certifications

• State of Iowa RN licensure by the Iowa Board of Nursing (required).