Nurse (LPN or RN)

Job Overview

Bethany where work feels like home

Please accept this invitation to join the Bethany Home team.  We are currently seeking a LPN/RN for 2^nd and 3^rd shift. Our team provides compassionate care to elderly people who need assistance managing their health care needs. We provide several levels of care from independent living, to nursing care, skilled nursing care and memory care.  These opportunities are in the nursing care and memory care units.

Responsibilities:

• Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents
• Direct the daily activities of the nurses, CNAs, and CMAs in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures
• Participate in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.
• Assess changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly
• Transcribe physician orders to medical records and carry out orders as written
• Prepare and administer medications per physicians’ orders and observe for adverse effects
• Perform wound treatments per physicians’ orders, observes for changes and documents accordingly as indicated (RN only)
• Schedule follow up appointments for residents
• Provide nursing leadership to nursing team members assigned to the unit
• Provide direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures
• Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are being met
• Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met
• Participate in management team meetings to discuss census changes, resident changes in status or care need, or concerns
• Assist in evaluating work performance of nursing personnel and implement discipline according to operational policies and as directed
• Inform appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and follow up as needed
• Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the director of nursing and participate in the investigative process as needed
• Participate in end-of-life care as required
• Ensure that there is an adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notifies appropriate personnel of needs
• Initiate, review and update care plans as required
• Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys occur
• Ensure that infection control principles are followed and assist in correcting deficiencies in practice

Requirements:

• Current unrestricted Iowa LPN or RN nursing license
• CPR certification
• Schedule availability to work every third weekend and every other holiday
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service, patience, empathy, and compassion
• Experience working in long term care a plus but on required

Job Details:

• Schedule:2^nd shift: 2:00-10:00 pm; 3^rd shift: 10:00 pm-6:00am; including working every third weekend and every other holiday
• Starting wage:
  • LPN: $30.00 per hour; plus pay for related experience
  • RN: $32.00 per hour; plus pay for related experience
• Shift differential for 2^nd and 3^rd shift: $2.00 per hour
• Incentive pay for picking up additional hours

Benefits and Rewards:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid short and long term disability insurance
• Vacation
• Paid birthday off
• Free meal every shift
• 8-hour or 12-hours shifts (paid lunch and breaks)
• Paid Holidays (double time)
• 401K with employer match
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Scholarship program
• Shift differential for 2^nd and 3^rd shift
• Employee recognition events throughout the year
• Eligible for an annual bonus
• Opportunities to advance
• Personal satisfaction gained from doing work that is fulfilling

Bethany has a reputation for providing exceptional care!  We offer a positive work  environment where all medial staff work together for the good of the residents.  Come join our exceptional team.