Nurse (LPN or RN) **Bethany Home** 2 Positions ID: 56554 Posted On 11/21/2024 **Job Overview** **Duties and Responsibilities:** + Directs the daily activities of the LPNs (RN only), CNAs, CMAs and restorative aides in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures. + Follows the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents. + Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned. + Participates in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required. + Assesses for changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly. + Transcribes physician orders to medical records and carries out orders as written. + Prepares and administers medications as per physicians’ orders and observes for adverse effects as indicated. + Performs wound treatments as per physicians’ orders, observes for changes and documents accordingly as indicated. (RN only) + Schedules follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated. + Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit. + Provides direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures, as assigned. + Performs rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties. + Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met. + Participates in management team meetings as indicated to discuss census changes, resident changes in status or care need, or complaints or concerns. + Assists in evaluating work performance of nursing personnel and implement discipline according to operational policies and as directed. + Informs appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and files grievances as necessary. + Reports any incidents or unusual occurrences to the unit manager, assistant director or nursing or director of nursing and participates in the investigative process as needed. + Participates in end of life care as required. + Ensures that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notifies appropriate personnel of needs. + Initiates, reviews and updates care plans as required. + Participates in the survey process when inspection surveys arise. + May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned. + Ensures that infection control principles are followed and helps correct deficiencies in practice as noted. + Other duties as assigned. **Qualifications:** + A Nursing degree from an accredited college or university or a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program required. + Current unrestricted license as an RN or LPN in Iowa. + Prior experience in long term care preferred. + Current CPR certification. **Schedules currently available* (full or part-time):** + 10:00 pm – 6:00 am + 11:00 am – 11:00 pm *working every 3rd weekend **Wage Info:** + Base wage LPN: $30.00; additional pay for experience + Base wage RN: $32.00; additional pay for experience + Shift differential: $2.00 per hour for hours after 2:00 pm Primary Contact 1732220955829 Mary Jo Kenneally Human Resources, Human Resources 563-556-5233 Phone Phone Phone Fax mkenneally@bethanyhomedubuque.org Email True True True **Job Details** Categories Health Care Location Dubuque, IA Shift Second Shift Third Shift 12 Hour Shift Rotating Shift Job Type Employee Full/Part Full or Part Time Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement **Qualifications** Education Some College Company ID 908 Job REQ # \# Positions 2 Start Date 20241121 End Date 20250130 Featured Job 0 TH Ad 0 TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Travel Virtual Care RN - Onsite, Unit Based MercyOne Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Hillcrest Family Services Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Hillcrest Family Services Adolescent Residential Treatment Counselor Hillcrest Family Services CMA/LPN/RN - Physical Medicine Medical Associates Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Hillcrest Family Services RN-New Graduate UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Emergency Medicine - Physician PRN - Dubuque, Iowa UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Cardiology - NP or PA - Dubuque, IA UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Occupational Health Physician Medical Director - D UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital **Share this Job** Bethany Home **About the Company** **Since 1923, Bethany Home, a non-profit retirement community, has been dedicated to giving care to the varying needs of every resident. We’re more than just a senior living facility; we're a community dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our residents. We believe that the heart of our organization is our compassionate and dedicated team of professionals. If you're looking for a rewarding career in healthcare and want to make a positive impact on the lives of seniors, we invite you to explore the career opportunities.**