Licensed Practical Nurse – Higley Mansion Care Center – Cedar Rapids, IA

We have various shifts in which we are looking for qualified nursing candidates (LPN or possibly RN) who will promote and maintain our resident’s health and well-being. You will provide direct nursing care and supervision of staff, along with physical or psychological support to our primarily geriatric residents.

Responsibilities

  • Ability to coordinate resident’s care needs with a focus on any special or new onset needs and act on them
  • Embrace and maintain a family-like environment by providing the nursing support necessary
  • Resolve, intervene, or report on Resident’s needs or condition changes
  • Prepare residents for appointments with necessary documentation and perform routine vital sign checks (monitor pulse, blood pressure and temperature, provide medication and injections etc)
  • Monitor and document resident’s conditions and document any provided care and/or services
  • Treat medical emergencies as outlined within your scope of practice (ie. falls, skin tears, treatments)
  • Follow care regulations, guidelines, and standards as set by the state of Iowa
  • Work within Higley Mansion policies/procedures and cooperate with your team, working under direct supervision of the administrator.

Skills

  • Proven nursing experience in long term care
  • Sufficient managerial or leadership experience
  • Individual who is self-driven with problem solving skills and the ability to multi-task
  • Compassionate style interactions with exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent team working skills
  • diploma in nursing
  • Active nursing license to practice in the state of Iowa in good standing (without any restrictions)

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Compensation is negotiable based on adequate education and experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 – $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

  • Geriatrics

Physical Setting:

  • Long term care

Supplemental Pay:

  • Signing bonus

Experience:

  • nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License:

  • Iowa Nursing (Required)

Work Location:

  • One location

Work Remotely:

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