Registered Nurse (RN) Evenings

Care Initiatives•Dubuque, IA

About The Position

Dubuque Specialty Care is an 84-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in Dubuque, Iowa. The Registered Nurse provides compassionate nursing care to residents and supports daily clinical operations to promote quality care and resident safety. The role includes administering medications and treatments, monitoring residents’ conditions, collaborating with interdisciplinary team members, communicating with residents and families, and maintaining accurate documentation in accordance with clinical, regulatory, and facility standards. The nurse must follow infection-control, safety, and compliance protocols. Full-time and part-time second-shift positions are available, from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Care Initiatives describes its care team as serving more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa and emphasizes an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming work environment.

Requirements

Valid RN license in good standing, valid in Iowa or able to be activated in Iowa.
Current, valid CPR certification.
Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and laws.
Commitment to helping others and treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, compassionate nursing care to residents in a skilled nursing environment.
Support daily clinical operations on the unit, ensuring quality care and resident safety.
Administer medications and treatments accurately and on time.
Monitor resident conditions and respond promptly to changes in status.
Collaborate with CNAs, LPNs, providers, and other interdisciplinary team members to promote teamwork and high-quality care.
Communicate effectively with residents and families regarding care needs.
Document care accurately to meet clinical, regulatory, and facility standards.
Follow infection-control, safety, and compliance protocols.