Residential Nurse (RN or LPN)

Vera French Community Mental Health Center; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D

LTD

401(k) with employer contribution and

Job summary

Vera French Community Mental Health Center is seeking full-time Residential Nurses (LPN/RN) to work in a small 15-bed setting, guiding care and coordinating treatment plans. The role emphasizes leadership, medication administration, and direct patient interaction to support long-term health outcomes.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, transcribing orders, teaching residents, and ensuring safety. Eligible candidates hold an Iowa nursing license with a strong commitment to person-centered

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing is required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Active license as LPN or RN in Iowa.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical with drug/alcohol screen.

Responsibilities

• Function as charge nurse and direct other personnel.
• Direct nursing interventions per Iowa Administrative Code and treatment plans.
• Provide leadership in delivery of general nursing duties.
• Transcribe physician orders, administer medications, observe and document responses.
• Participate in development and implementation of resident Treatment Plan.
• Provide teaching according to resident treatment plans.
• Teach activities of daily living, community integration, and health promotion.
• Help maintain safety of residents, staff, and visitors.
• Aim to deliver the highest quality nursing services.

Skills

Nursing

Leadership

Medication administration

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM! Vera French Community Mental Health Center is looking for LPN's and/or RN's to join our team! Work in a small, 15 bed setting where you can develop meaningful, long term relationships with persons with mental and medical challenges. Our Residential Nurses provide direction in the delivery of nursing care through quality, accessible, and healthy living solutions. The Nurse directs other staff members in the implementation of individual treatment plans, and nursing practices.

If you put people first, provide good care, and want to have fun while doing it, this is the position for you! We are currently looking for a Full-time Residential Nurse on 1st and 2nd shifts.

• Routinely function in the charge nurse position and direct other personnel in the performance of their duties
• Within the limits of the Iowa Administrative Code, plan and direct other personnel in the implementation of independent and dependent nursing functions and interventions utilizing best nursing practices and individualized treatment plans as guidelines.
• Provide leadership in the delivery of general nursing duties
• Accurately transcribe physician orders, administer medications and prescribed treatments, observe and report resident responses, and complete documentation.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the resident Treatment Plan
• Provide teaching according to resident treatment plans.
• Provide appropriate interventions to teach clients skills involving activities of daily living, community integration, functional, social, advocacy, and skills to promote physical and emotional health.
• Help to maintain the safety of residents, staff, and visitors.
• Strive to provide the highest quality services possible

What You'll Need

• Associate degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• A valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa
• Ability to relate in a respectful, constructive manner with excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical with a drug and alcohol screen

Learn and Grow:

Vera French offers various in-house training opportunities CPR, Medication Management and other trainings through our learning management system. To encourage our staff to continue their education, Vera French also offers a Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Repayment program for all employees after one year of employment.

What We Offer

• Group Health, Dental and Vision insurance
  • UMR - United Health Care health insurance
  • Delta Dental - dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid life Insurance, AD&D, LTD through Mutual of Omaha
  • Supplemental life insurance, short term disability available
• 401(k) with employer contribution & matching
  • Employer contribution 3% of annual salary, vested day one
  • Employer matching 25% of every dollar put in by the employee, up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment Program
  • Every employee (full-time or part-time) is eligible after one year of service
• Supplemental Critical Illness and Accident Coverage through MetLife
• Paid time off
  • 9 paid holidays per year
  • 9 paid sick days per year accrued on a payroll basis
  • 2 weeks of vacation accrued on a payroll basis
  • 1 Vera French Day