Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Woodward Resource Center (WRC), is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse. WRC supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provides personalized care and support through services including intermediate care, supported community living, consultations and training, behavioral health services, physical nutrition management, and community residential-based guidance. The Registered Nurse provides assessments and follow-up care, administers medications and treatments, maintains infection-control and safety practices, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement person-centered care plans. The role also includes instructing and supervising assistive staff in client care. Applicants must complete a background check. The position is eligible for a $3,000 recruitment payment, subject to eligibility requirements; current state employees transferring, demoting, or promoting to another agency are not eligible. Additional compensation is available for second- and third-shift work at the 24/7 facility.
Requirements
- Hold a Registered Nurse license in Iowa issued by the Iowa Board of Nursing, or hold RN licensure in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator's Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
- Complete a background check as part of consideration for the position.
- Demonstrate professional nursing knowledge and practice, including current medication knowledge and quality standards.
- Apply specialized client-care techniques and provide compassionate support in helping clients meet their needs and follow prescribed treatments.
- Demonstrate ethical conduct, adaptability, initiative, commitment, attention to detail, and the ability to complete assignments with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments according to WRC protocols and develop individualized care plans addressing physical and emotional needs.
- Provide follow-up care for illnesses and injuries in accordance with nursing protocols and ensure timely interventions.
- Use universal precautions and maintain infection-control standards to protect individuals and staff.
- Administer medications, enteral feedings, and nebulizer treatments, document care accurately, and follow healthcare provider orders.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement holistic, person-centered care plans.
- Instruct and supervise assistive staff in client care.
Benefits
- $3,000 recruitment payment for eligible applicants; current state employees transferring, demoting, or promoting to another agency are not eligible.
- Shift differentials for second- and third-shift work.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- IPERS retirement plan and the Retirement Investors Club employer-sponsored plan, with the state matching contributions dollar for dollar up to $75 per month.
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Life insurance and free long-term disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
