RN/LPN- FT Weekend Package
About The Position
The RN/LPN provides total nursing care to residents in the Health Center of United Presbyterian Home, a long-term care setting. The role implements the nursing process and supervises nursing personnel assigned to assist with resident care. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating resident care. The position calls for theoretical and practical knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills, and supervisory skills. This is a weekend package position scheduled for 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with one weekend off per quarter. Compensation is listed at $35.00–$40.00 per hour, with a weekend premium of 35% of base pay.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (preferred qualification).
- Current license in the State of Iowa (preferred qualification).
- Previous experience with geriatric patients is desirable.
- Thorough knowledge of the medical, social, and psychological needs of residents in this type of community.
- Willingness to perform non-professional duties.
- Ability to supervise and instruct others.
- Well-groomed, courteous, tactful, patient, kind, and pleasant manner when dealing with residents and staff.
- Acute sense of responsibility.
- Spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm to create an atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation and growth.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with geriatric patients.
Responsibilities
- Interpret and efficiently execute the medical care plan as it relates to nursing, providing skillful, thorough, organized, and safe nursing care.
- Follow UP Home policies and procedures and interpret them to personnel, residents, staff, and the public.
- Communicate residents’ status to families, physicians, and other health care members.
- Take responsibility and accountability for individual nursing judgments and actions.
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
- Participate in efforts to establish and maintain conditions of employment conducive to high-quality nursing care.
- Maintain significant and complete records of nursing observations and care.
- Evaluate care provided by oneself and other team members against each resident’s recognized and interpreted needs.
- Keep other personnel informed of significant changes in resident condition or unusual resident care problems.
- Continue professional growth through in-service meetings, continuing education courses, and professional meetings.
- Supervise nursing personnel assigned to assist with resident care.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance with employer cost-sharing.
- Vision insurance.
- Retirement plans with employer match.
- $25,000 employer-paid life insurance policy.
- Additional voluntary life insurance coverage, including coverage for children and/or spouse.
- Accident and/or critical illness coverage.
- Free on-site fitness center membership.
- Reduced fees at on-site child daycare.
- Free meal during the shift.
- 35% weekend premium of base pay.
- One weekend off per quarter.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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