Residential Nurse (RN or LPN)

Vera French Community Mental Health Center • Davenport, IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Vera French Community Mental Health Center is home to two 15-bed Residential Treatment Facilities that provides protective oversight for adults experiencing mental health challenges. Our Residential Nurses provide 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, nursing practices and Day Habilitation services. This is a Full-time, first shift Residential Nurse position with every other weekend rotation.

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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction in the delivery of nursing care and the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu in a mental health residential treatment program
• Routinely function in the charge nurse position and direct other personnel in the performance of their duties
• Help maintain the safety of residents, staff, and visitors
• Collaborate with other team members to implement the best treatment options

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree