Registered Nurse (RN) Evenings
Waterloo, IA
Geriatric
Posted Jun 19
- Shift
- 8-hour 8 hour
- Unit
- Geriatric
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 8-hour 8 hour
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $5/hr below the median
The median for Geriatric in Iowa is $48/hr, across 6 postings.
About this role
NorthCrest Specialty Care, a 94-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Waterloo, IA, is now hiring!
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Shifts Available: Full-Time & Part-Time, Evenings - 2PM-10PM
- Competitive Hourly Rate +
- Shift Differentials
Make a Difference Every Day – Join Care Initiatives as a Registered Nurse!
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Join our compassionate care team across more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa. If you're a dedicated and empathetic caregiver looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others during their healthcare journey, this is your opportunity to shine.
What You’ll Do & Key
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, compassionate nursing care to residents in a skilled nursing environment.
- Support daily clinical operations on the unit, ensuring quality care and resident safety.
- Administer medications and treatments accurately and on time.
- Monitor resident conditions and respond promptly to changes in status.
- Collaborate with CNA, LPN, provider, and other interdisciplinary team members to promote teamwork and high-quality care.
- Communicate effectively with residents and families regarding care needs.
- Document care accurately to meet clinical, regulatory, and facility standards.
- Follow infection control, safety, and compliance protocols at all times.
Qualifications
- Valid RN license in good standing. License must be valid within the state of Iowa, or ability to activate.
- Current, valid CPR Certification.
- Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and laws.
- A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.
Why Join Care Initiatives?
- Competitive
Compensation
Earn a highly competitive wage +
- shift differentials.
- Comprehensive
Benefits
Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.
- Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
- Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!
Start Your Journey with Us
Apply today and become part of a team where your compassion, dedication, and care truly matter. At Care Initiatives, we’re committed to helping you grow your career while improving the lives of those we serve.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay: $43.00 - $52.00 per hour Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- Valid RN license in good standing. License must be valid within the state of Iowa, or ability to activate.
- Current, valid CPR Certification.
- Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and laws.
- A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.
Benefits highlights
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
Place
- City
- Waterloo, IA
- Median rent
- $923/mo
- Local household income
- $57,480/yr
- Metro price level
- 13% below the national average
- Address
- 2001 Heath St, Waterloo, IA 50703, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Waterloo area index 87.1, where 100 is the national average.
Waterloo sits in Iowa's Cedar Valley along the Cedar River, offering Midwestern small-city living with a proud agricultural and manufacturing heritage. Nurses relocating here will find a tight-knit community, affordable housing, and easy access to outdoor recreation along area trails and waterways.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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You would be an RN at NorthCrest Specialty Care on Health Street in Waterloo — a 94-bed long-term care and skilled nursing community run by Care Initiatives. The work is direct resident care with adult and geriatric patients, including post-acute…
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
