Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Right-Staff; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Weekend Shift Differential

Stat Pay

Positive work environment

Job summary

Right-Staff in Iowa is seeking a compassionate nurse (RN or LPN) to care for residents, assess needs, and develop individualized care plans. You will deliver quality nursing care using established processes and coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges.

This role requires CPR certification and an Iowa license. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, with a commitment to a positive work environment and attentive documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Valid RN or LPN license for State of Iowa.
• CPR certification.
• Demonstrates leadership and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Care for residents and ensure well-being.
• Assess needs and assist with individualized care plans.
• Deliver quality care using nursing processes and guidelines.
• Communicate changes in residents' status to physicians and staff.
• Administer medications, treatments, and direct care as prescribed.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges of residents.
• Document incidents and accidents as required.
• Report any suspected abuse to appropriate authority.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Communication

Education

RN or LPN license in Iowa

CPR certification

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Weekend Shift Differential
• Stat Pay
• Positive work environment

Job Description

Be responsible for the care and well being of the residents in your charge

Assess the residents' needs and assist in developing and following individual care plans

Assure quality care is delivered through the utilization of nursing processes and guidelines

Identify and communicate changes in residents' status to physicians and staff

Administer medications, treatments, and other direct care as prescribed and indicated

Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges of residents

Communicate appropriate information to all staff in order to provide a smooth shift transition

Investigate and document incidents and accidents as required

Report any suspected abuse to appropriate authority

Document appropriately as needed or required in PCC

Push/pull 30 pounds of force required to move medication carts and to transport residents in wheelchairs

Qualification

• Valid RN or LPN license for State of Iowa
• CPR certification
• Demonstrates leadership and compassion

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment, free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.