Registered Nurse - Long Term Care

Location:

Hegg Memorial Health Center

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights:

$30,000 retention bonus for FT LTC RNs (60 hours or more per pay period - overnight RNs and daytime RNs ONLY plus scheduled every 4th weekend). Bonus opportunity calculates to $3,000 at the completion of every 6 months of "good standing" work up to $30,000.00 total. No sign on bonus.

Also, in conjunction with the new CMS Nurses for Nursing Homes initiative, as an eligible Iowa facility, newly hired, full-time RNs at Whispering Heights/Hegg Health Center may qualify to receive:

• Up to $40,000 in student loan repayment for qualifying educational debt.
• Up to $10,000 in incentive stipends, including for eligible nurses without student loan debt.
• Quarterly payments throughout their three-year service commitment, provided they continue meeting program requirements.

The Charge Nurse performs an active role in nursing, as well as mentoring staff, assessing residents, communicating with staff, physicians and residents. This position will serve as a resident advocate for quality clinical care. The Charge Nurse will ensure completion of care plans and required documentation, uphold regulatory compliance, nurture resident-directed culture, strengthen the ability of the household to grow as a separate effective home and promote individual and team learning in the household. Charge Nurses are teachers and role-models of professional practices to all household staff.   This role will also work cooperatively with social services, activities, dietary services and housekeeping to ensure facilitation of the household model of care. This role will require problem solving, conflict resolution and ensuring that the needs and desires of the residents are met.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• At least 2 years of long term care experience with strong assessment and communication skills required.

• RN (IA) licensure required

• Certification in Gerontological nursing is preferred, specialized training or experience in geriatric nursing is desirable. 

• Must have demonstrated leadership qualities, supervisory skills, interpersonal relationship skills, and knowledge of federal and state regulations governing clinical care, nursing practice and leadership. 

• Commitment to person centered and resident directed care is essential.

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