Registered Nurse
Sumner, Iowa
- Eligibility
- RNSign-on bonus
- Shift
- Evenings
Posted Aug 16
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
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
IA staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $50/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $47/hr, across 176 postings.
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
Sourced from a public job board.
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
- Local household income
- $58,854/yr
- State price level
- 12% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Iowa index 87.8, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
You would be applying to Hillcrest Home in Sumner, Iowa. The one posting on record pays $34.75 an hour — the minimum and the maximum are the same number — and it lists a $10,000 sign-on. One LPN left a…
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- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?