RN/LPN Staff Nurse Full Time

Job Overview

Your future starts here!

About the job: Area Residential Care is excited to offer a newly created full-time opportunity for a dedicated nurse that wants to make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities! You will support our individuals by overseeing their medical care, developing a knowledge of applicable regulations and agency policies, and building positive relationships with nursing staff, families/guardians and fellow employees. .

Qualified candidates must be able to maintain positive relationships and effective communication to coordinate medical care for our  programs. The case load is very manageable with only quarterly assessments for supported individuals.

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule: First Shift, Monday-Friday with on call rotation, ( some flexibility with hours depending on our individuals needs.)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance paid by employer
• Paid time off
• Free Employee assistance program
• Referral program

Qualifications/Requirements:

• RN/LPN currently licensed to practice in Iowa
• Requires excellent verbal, written and computer skills and strong organizational skills
• Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must develop positive, cooperative relationships with agency staff, medical staff, and individuals’ parents/guardians.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs and occasional lift up to 50 pounds
• Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets agency authorized driver criteria
• Must be proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, etc..)

Qualified candidates must present a valid driver’s license and possess a driving record that meets agency authorized driver criteria.

The selected candidate is required to successfully pass a background check and complete a pre-employment physical and drug screen as a condition of employment.

Why Area Residential Care? We are a private non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to live, work, and participate in a supportive and accessible community. Join a team of employees that are passionate about the work we do and the individuals we support! We offer a range of benefits including health and dental insurance, life insurance, retirement savings plans, vision coverage, and paid time off.

Area Residential Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.