RN / LPN Long Term Care (LTC)
West Union, Iowa
Posted Sep 8
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Accepts
- RN/LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Sign-on bonus
- $15,000
The median for nursing in Iowa is $36/hr, across 120 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Careers With Purpose
Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.
- Facility: GSS IA West Union Ctr
- Location: West Union, IA
- Address: 201 Hall St, West Union, IA 52175, USA
- Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts
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- Job
Schedule
- Full time
- Weekly Hours: 36.00
- Starting Rate: $32.00 - $48.00
Department Details
Department Selling Points
RN: $32.00 - $48.00 LPN: $24.00 - $36.00
- Competitive Compensation
- Direct access to your earnings daily
- Flexible Scheduling Options Available
- Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment
- Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous
- Shift Differentials
- Health Savings Account
- Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Salary Increases
- Referral Bonuses
- Advancement Opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- Compassionate Leave
- Education Assistance
- Scholarships and Sponsorships
- Continuing Education
- Years of Service Recognition Program
- Verizon and AT&T Discounts
Sign on bonus $15,000
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to residents. Collaborates with resident and family, other inter-disciplinary colleagues, including providers, to plan, implement and evaluate care. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting.
Cares for residents in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, and treatment. Responsible for the coordination of care, resident assessment, resident education and various other nursing interventions.
May serve as charge nurse and delegate appropriate tasks to license and unlicensed assistive personnel that are within the job descriptions, skills, resident care needs, and the competence level of the delegate. Provides adequate assistance and support to delegates to ensure safe, reliable administration of resident care and resolution of care and service concerns. Functions within the scopes and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure.
The Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.
Qualifications
Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.
Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Benefits
Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
- Req Number: R-0274245
- Job Function: Nursing
- Featured: No
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Requirements
- Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.
- Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Benefits
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Opportunities for advancement
Place
- City
- West Union, Iowa
- State price level
- 12% below the national average
Iowa index 87.8, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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The day-to-day work is long-term care and post-acute rehabilitation, where you may step into charge nurse duties and delegate to licensed and unlicensed assistive personnel within your competence. Scheduling is concrete: full-time weekend days run 36 hours a week, 6:00…
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