LPN or RN (Pathways)
Iowa City, Iowa
Health system employer
RN/LPN
Sign-on bonusPosted Sep 2
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Adult Day Care
- Accepts
- RN/LPN
- Patients
- Provides care and supervision to adults with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Sign-on bonus
- $5,000
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
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About this role
Overview
Pathways has an exciting opportunity for a nurse in a rewarding non-traditional healthcare role!
$5,000 Sign-on Incentive For Qualified Applicants!
Do you have a passion for working with older adults, adults with disabilities and seniors with dementia?
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Are you dedicated to providing top notch person-centered care?
Would you like to work with a small team in a supportive environment where you are valued?
Are you…Compassionate? Dedicated? Resilient? Innovative? Empathetic? Collaborative? If so…we want you!
AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success. Aging Services Pathways Adult Day Health Center, is a subsidiary of AbbeHealth Services located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Why UnityPoint Health?:
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Is aware of department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (eg. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or administrative staff.
Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the organization’s commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity. Provides care and supervision to adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. Complete health assessments, medication management, documentation, and consult with physicians as needed.
Demonstrates a positive cooperative attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to change to meet department goals. Performs additional duties as may be assigned to ensure complete service to all customers.
Qualifications
Education
Current LPN or RN with Iowa Nursing License.
Qualifications/Experience
Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, mental illness and/or dementia preferred.
Sourced from UnityPoint Health’s careers page.
Requirements
- Current LPN or RN with Iowa Nursing License.
- Qualifications/Experience
- Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, mental illness and/or dementia preferred.
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Adoption assistance
- Parental leave
Place
- City
- Iowa City, Iowa
- Median rent
- $1,094/mo
- Local household income
- $58,546/yr
- Metro price level
- 8% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Iowa City area index 91.5, where 100 is the national average.
Iowa City blends Big Ten college-town energy with Midwestern accessibility, giving traveling RNs a mix of cultural events, riverfront trails, and a compact downtown core. Home to the University of Iowa's medical campus, it offers consistent clinical opportunities in a setting that feels both intellectually vibrant and genuinely welcoming to newcomers.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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About the employer
UnityPoint Health is a regional healthcare system operating across Iowa and Wisconsin, with a presence in Fort Dodge, IA. The system has earned notable recognition, including being named a 2025 'Best Employer' by Forbes in its annual 'America's Best Employers…
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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