RN/LPN [PT 2pm-10:30pm]
West Des Moines, Iowa
Posted Sep 10
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Accepts
- RN/LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Inside the IA staff range
IA staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $50/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $47/hr, across 175 postings.
About this role
*Overview*
*Arbor Springs* is a 56-bed Senior Living Community located in Des Moines, IA. *Arbor Springs* provides a serene setting *and* compassionate care to our senior livingand memory care residents. At *Arbor Springs* we are dedicated to *Enhancing Quality of Life.*
The *Arbor Springs* Resident Care Team is devoted to providing innovative and exceptional care in a safe and therapeutic environment. Above all, we truly value that both the resident and our staff are treated with dignity and respect, always going that extra mile to ensure a positive environment. So, do you have what it takes to become part of a team dedicated to *enhancing quality of life*?
_*General Purpose*_
Read the full posting
To provide direct nursing care to the residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of Certified Nursing Assistants in accordance with federal, state and local standards governing the facility, and as may be directed by the RN, Director of Nursing Services and Administration, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is always maintained.
*Montessori*
As a Montessori-Inspired Living® community, our employees will treat all with dignity, equality, and respect. Our Employees will follow the Lifestyle Pledge and Principals daily.
*Members of our team Enjoy:*
- Working with a highly engaged staff
- Healthy staffing levels
- Flexible scheduling
- Career growth
- Competitive compensation
_*Qualifications*_
- Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing and currently licensed by the State or in training to satisfactorily complete the requirements to become a LPN
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must show ability to read and write in a legible and understandable manner
- Must speak and understand English
- Previous experience in a nursing capacity desirable
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures and laws
- Knowledge of regulations and guidelines governing long-term care desirable
- Positive attitude toward the elderly
- Pay: $40.00 - $43.00 per hour
- Expected hours: 8.0 – 24.0 per week
- Work Location: In person
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Place
- City
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Median rent
- $1,237/mo
- Local household income
- $86,594/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
West Des Moines area index 91.7, where 100 is the national average.
West Des Moines is a thriving suburb of Iowa's capital, blending residential calm with major retail and corporate hubs. The historic Valley Junction district offers small-town charm with local shops and community events, while Jordan Creek Town Center provides big-city shopping. Easy interstate access connects you to downtown Des Moines within minutes.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?