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Hillcrest Home

Sumner, Iowa

Eligibility
RNSign-on bonus
Shift
Evenings

Posted Aug 16

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What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Evenings
Term
Permanent
On the floor
Charge shifts · Precepting expected · Floating required
Setting
Long Term Care
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
In range for IA staff roles

IA staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $50/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $47/hr, across 176 postings.

Sign-on bonus
$10,000

About this role

$10,000 sign on bonus and base pay increase for "swing shift".

Hillcrest Living is seeking a dependable, flexible, and compassionate Full-Time Registered Nurse – Float Shift to join our nursing team.

The Float RN is a key member of the Hillcrest team and is responsible for providing nursing coverage when and where it is needed across the campus. This position will float between wing assignments and shifts based on staffing needs, census, resident acuity, and operational priorities.

The ideal candidate is a confident RN who can adapt quickly, work well with different teams, and provide excellent resident care regardless of the assignment.

Read the full posting

This position is not assigned to one permanent unit or hall. The expectation is that the Float RN will work when and where they are needed to support the campus and ensure safe, quality resident care. This position comes with a $10,000 sign on bonus.

*Float Responsibilities*

  • Work on various units and shifts as assigned according to campus staffing needs.
  • Adapt quickly to different resident populations, assignments, routines, and nursing teams.
  • Provide coverage for scheduled staffing shortages, vacations, leave, increased census, and other operational needs.
  • Assist other nursing staff when appropriate and when workload permits.
  • Communicate effectively with CNAs, nurses, providers, therapy, dietary, activities, social services, and other departments.
  • Maintain professionalism and a positive attitude when moving between assignments.
  • Be willing to learn and follow the specific routines and expectations of each area of the campus.

*Leadership & Supervision*

  • Provide direction and supervision to CNAs and other nursing personnel as appropriate.
  • Promote teamwork and effective communication among nursing staff.
  • Provide guidance and support to staff members when questions or concerns arise.
  • Assist with staff education and competency development as assigned.
  • Address resident-care concerns promptly and communicate concerns to the appropriate leadership team member.
  • Serve as a positive role model for nursing practice, professionalism, and resident-centered care.

*Documentation & Regulatory Compliance*

  • Complete accurate and timely nursing documentation.
  • Maintain required medical records and electronic documentation.
  • Follow state and federal regulations governing long-term care and assisted living.
  • Follow Hillcrest Living policies and procedures.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and QAPI activities as assigned.
  • Complete required assessments, incident reports, care-plan documentation, and other required documentation.
  • Maintain confidentiality of resident, employee, and organizational information.

Pay: $34.75 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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Requirements

  • RN License
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Background check
  • Incident reporting compliance
  • Healthcare incident report preparation
  • Staff supervision
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  • Teamwork
  • Long-term care regulations
  • Caregiving documentation requirements

Place

City
Sumner, Iowa
Median rent
$902/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$58,854/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
12% below the national average

Iowa index 87.8, where 100 is the national average.

Map showing the location of Sumner, IA
Approximate location in Sumner, IA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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