Residential Nurse (RN or LPN)
Vera French Community Mental Health Center•Davenport, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
Vera French Community Mental Health Center is looking for LPN's and/or RN's to join their team. This role is in a small, 15-bed setting where the nurse can develop meaningful, long-term relationships with persons with mental and medical challenges. The Residential Nurse provides direction in the delivery of nursing care through quality, accessible, and healthy living solutions. The Nurse directs other staff members in the implementation of individual treatment plans and nursing practices. This is a Full-time position available on 1st and 2nd shifts.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing required.
- A valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa.
- Ability to relate in a respectful, constructive manner with excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical with a drug and alcohol screen.
- Passing the background check is a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Routinely function in the charge nurse position and direct other personnel in the performance of their duties.
- Within the limits of the Iowa Administrative Code, plan and direct other personnel in the implementation of independent and dependent nursing functions and interventions utilizing best nursing practices and individualized treatment plans as guidelines.
- Provide leadership in the delivery of general nursing duties.
- Accurately transcribe physician orders, administer medications and prescribed treatments, observe and report resident responses, and complete documentation.
- Participate in the development and implementation of the resident Treatment Plan.
- Provide teaching according to resident treatment plans.
- Provide appropriate interventions to teach clients skills involving activities of daily living, community integration, functional, social, advocacy, and skills to promote physical and emotional health.
- Help to maintain the safety of residents, staff, and visitors.
- Strive to provide the highest quality services possible.
Benefits
- Group Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- UMR - United Health Care health insurance
- Delta Dental - dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid life Insurance, AD&D, LTD through Mutual of Omaha
- Supplemental life insurance, short term disability available
- 401(k) with employer contribution & matching
- Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment Program
- Supplemental Critical Illness and Accident Coverage through MetLife
- Paid time off
- 9 paid holidays per year
- 9 paid sick days per year
- 2 weeks of vacation per year
- 1 Vera French Day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
