Oaknoll Retirement Residence

Hiring organization · Based in Iowa City, IA

A relationship-centered elder care role with a condensed schedule—and mixed internal reviews

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Life here

What a shift at Oaknoll Retirement Residence looks like

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

The CREATE culture emphasizes a homelike environment where staff build lasting relationships with residents and colleagues. Nurses collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of physicians and therapists on procedures including IV therapy and catheter care. Full-time evening shifts run Monday through Thursday, 3:00pm to 11:30pm, with some holiday work required. External ratings are generally positive (U.S. News 4/5, Caring.com 4.5/5), but Indeed employee reviews average 2.5/5—a signal worth weighing.

The city

Living in Iowa City, IA

Iowa City blends Big Ten college-town energy with Midwestern accessibility, offering cultural events, riverfront trails, and a compact downtown core. Home to the University of Iowa's medical campus, it provides a setting that feels intellectually vibrant and welcoming to newcomers.

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Metro price level · Iowa City area: 8% below the national average; BEA index 91.5 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,094/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $58,546/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

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Who they are

Oaknoll pairs clinically engaged assisted-living nursing with a Monday-through-Thursday evening schedule and a CREATE culture built on lasting resident bonds, though Indeed employee reviews average just 2.5 out of 5 across 13 ratings.

More about Oaknoll Retirement Residence

Oaknoll's stated mission centers on its CREATE culture, which aims to 'create a home' for residents while enabling staff to build lasting relationships. As a not-for-profit community, it emphasizes resident-centered care and services, with a focus on quality care for elders. The organization values competent, caring nurses who have a special place in their hearts for older adults.

Working here

Culture and working life

CREATE cultureresident-centerednot-for-profitrelationship-basedelder careinterdisciplinaryhomelike environment

What to consider

The good

Competitive starting hourly wages: $36.50/hour for RNs and $30.50/hour for LPNs
Condensed four-day workweek (Monday through Thursday schedule)
Not-for-profit organization with a relationship-centered care model
CREATE culture emphasizing a homelike environment and lasting resident relationships
Opportunity for clinically skilled nursing work including IV therapy and interdisciplinary coordination
Focus on elder care may appeal to nurses passionate about gerontology

The hard parts

Evening shift hours (3:00pm to 11:30pm) may not suit all nurses
Some holidays are required, limiting holiday time off
Only full-time positions were referenced, with no mention of part-time or flexible scheduling options
Scope limited to assisted living setting, which may not suit nurses seeking acute care experience

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

Roles last seen active: Jul 14, 2026
Workplace photos: 3

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