Top of Iowa staff payIowa staff postings that state pay run $28/hr to $52/hr, the middle half $33/hr to $47/hr, across 337 postings.
Benefits
PTO
The role and schedule
Day to day
anticipates and manages changes in census and acuity, allocates nursing resourcesAnticipates and effectively manage changes in census and acuity and allocates nursing resources based on measurement of patient acuity/care needed
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enforce and interpret policies for patient and resident careEnforce and interpret policies for the delivery of patient and resident care.
Day to day
ensure proper unit staffing, including call-offs and vacation coverageEnsure proper staffing for each unit, keeping staff ratio, appropriate staffing for patient care needs, covering call-offs and vacation time.
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ensure chart checks, seclusion/restraint log, nursing assessments, MARs and report sheets are currentEnsure chart checks are completed, seclusion/restraint log is up to date and nursing assessments are completed, as well as MAR’s and report sheets are kept accurate and up to date.
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complete rounds at start of shift and perform random auditsRounds are completed at the beginning of shift and perform random audits.
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help DON ensure all staff are oriented and competent, may include coaching staff
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provide mentoring and training as neededProvide mentoring and training as needed.
Day to day
help DON ensure facility compliance with professional, regulatory and governmental standardsAssist DON by ensuring facility compliance with professional, regulatory and governmental standards.
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monitor and evaluate patient care processes and outcomes on the unitsEnsure the effective delivery of competent, compassionate and safe care by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes and outcomes on the patient care units.
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coordinate all patient care, including physician orders, diagnostics and consultationsCoordinate all care rendered to patients, including physician orders and diagnostic information, and ensure consultations are ordered.
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document medical, behavioral health and nursing careDocument medical, behavioral health information and nursing care.
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administer medications and maintain records per company policyAdminister medications and maintain records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
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help develop and update plans of care with measurable goals
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prioritize tasks and delegate staff to ensure quality carePrioritize tasks and delegate staff to ensure quality patient care.
Charge
leader on shift for admissions and discharges, informs physician of condition changesLeader on shift for all admissions and discharges, as well as informing physician of changes in the patient’s conditions.
Day to day
use administrator-on-call for situations needing additional attentionUtilize administrator-on-call for situations that require additional attention.
Day to day
provides direct care as neededProvides direct care as needed.
On call
On-call rotation
Details
new 96-bed inpatient behavioral health hospitalto open a new 96-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health is hiring an RN House Supervisor!
Shift: Nights
Schedule
Full Time
Pay Range: $50.92 to $64.50 per hour (depending on years of experience)
Methodist Health System, the region’s most established not-for-profit provider, has partnered with Acadia Healthcare, the nation’s largest standalone behavioral health company, to open a new 96-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Join our team and make a difference every day!
Responsibilities
Anticipates and effectively manage changes in census and acuity and allocates nursing resources based on measurement of patient acuity/care needed
Role models expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety
Enforce and interpret policies for the delivery of patient and resident care.
Ensure proper staffing for each unit, keeping staff ratio, appropriate staffing for patient care needs, covering call-offs and vacation time.
Ensure chart checks are completed, seclusion/restraint log is up to date and nursing assessments are completed, as well as MAR’s and report sheets are kept accurate and up to date.
Rounds are completed at the beginning of shift and perform random audits.
Assist DON to make sure all staff are oriented and competent to perform required duties. May include coaching staff.
Provide mentoring and training as needed.
Assist DON by ensuring facility compliance with professional, regulatory and governmental standards.
Ensure the effective delivery of competent, compassionate and safe care by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes and outcomes on the patient care units.
Coordinate all care rendered to patients, including physician orders and diagnostic information, and ensure consultations are ordered.
Document medical, behavioral health information and nursing care.
Administer medications and maintain records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Assist in developing a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs. Assist in updating and revising the plan of care as goals/objectives are met or when the patient's condition changes.
Prioritize tasks and delegate staff to ensure quality patient care.
Leader on shift for all admissions and discharges, as well as informing physician of changes in the patient’s conditions. Adjusts staffing accordingly.
Utilize administrator-on-call for situations that require additional attention.
Provides direct care as needed.
Other functions
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Education/experience/skill requirements
BSN from accredited school of nursing preferred.
Current registered nursing license in State of facility required
Greater than 1 year of experience as an RN strongly preferred.
1 year of experience as an RN in any setting required.
1 year in psychiatric/recovery programs preferred.
Some experience as a charge RN or other leadership position strongly preferred.
Licenses/designations/certifications
Current certification or license to teach within the state where the facility is located. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
Neighborhoods+Prospective residents often settle in established communities such as the West End, East End, and Twin City, all known locally for their quiet residential atmosphere, relative affordability, and straightforward street access. Downtown Council Bluffs provides a more historic setting with century-old homes, while properties near the Loess Hills and outer edges offer larger residential lots and scenic bluffs.
Prospective residents often settle in established communities such as the West End, East End, and Twin City, all known locally for their quiet residential atmosphere, relative affordability, and straightforward street access. Downtown Council Bluffs provides a more historic setting with century-old homes, while properties near the Loess Hills and outer edges offer larger residential lots and scenic bluffs.
Getting around+Typical commutes in Council Bluffs average roughly 17 to 19 minutes, allowing healthcare professionals quick access to the city's two local hospitals and 14 outpatient clinics. The city sits directly across the Missouri River from Omaha, connected by major interstate river crossings and the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, making interstate travel between healthcare systems straightforward. Personal vehicles are the primary commute mode, and hospital parking is typically ample and surface-lot based.
Typical commutes in Council Bluffs average roughly 17 to 19 minutes, allowing healthcare professionals quick access to the city's two local hospitals and 14 outpatient clinics. The city sits directly across the Missouri River from Omaha, connected by major interstate river crossings and the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, making interstate travel between healthcare systems straightforward.
Personal vehicles are the primary commute mode, and hospital parking is typically ample and surface-lot based.
Outdoors+Council Bluffs features over 48 miles of trails and 28 public parks, highlighted by Lake Manawa State Park, which covers over 1,500 acres for boating, swimming, fishing, and trail walking. River's Edge Park on the Missouri River offers open greenspace, public art like the 'Looking Up' sculpture, and a direct link to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. Outdoor enthusiasts also explore the steep bluffs along the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway, the Iowa Riverfront Trail, and the Wabash Trace Nature Trail.
Council Bluffs features over 48 miles of trails and 28 public parks, highlighted by Lake Manawa State Park, which covers over 1,500 acres for boating, swimming, fishing, and trail walking. River's Edge Park on the Missouri River offers open greenspace, public art like the 'Looking Up' sculpture, and a direct link to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.
Outdoor enthusiasts also explore the steep bluffs along the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway, the Iowa Riverfront Trail, and the Wabash Trace Nature Trail.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs offers relocating nurses an appealing blend of small-town ease, deep railroad heritage, and immediate access to metropolitan Omaha. Situated along the Missouri River and framed by the dramatic Loess Hills, the city features an average commute under 20 minutes, allowing clinical staff to travel effortlessly between local medical facilities and regional healthcare employers. Neighborhoods like the West End, East End, and Twin City provide quiet residential pockets with century-old homes, while newer developments expand near the bluffs. Off-duty hours can be spent exploring the 1,500-acre Lake Manawa State Park, walking across the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge from River's Edge Park, or dining along the Historic 100 Block of West Broadway at spots like Caddy's Kitchen and Cocktails and Full Fledged Brewing Company. Living here means managing harsh winter snowfalls and relying heavily on a vehicle for transit, but nurses gain an affordable, community-oriented base with exceptional outdoor trail systems and big-city amenities just minutes away.
