*NIGHT NURSE* RN OR LPN**IPERS*

Thomas Rest Haven is a place where residents are not just cared for but cared about! We are a city owned, not for profit, community involved, family orientated, work life balance, empowering place to work!!

RN OR LPN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Charge Nurse has an overall responsibility for resident care in the facility. All of the following duties are essential unless otherwise noted:

Evaluation of resident needs, conditions, and care, and assist in developing nursing care plans for individual residents, including rehabilitative and restorative activities and instruction in self-help.

Communication with family members regarding the condition and progress of the resident, including in-person discussion and answering of telephone inquiries.

Reviewing physicians’ orders, ordering medications, maintenance of the residents’ medical records, and transcription of physician orders.

Maintains unit records, including charting duties and maintenance of narcotic records.

Responsible for the administration of all resident medications and treatments as ordered by the physician on a regular and prn basis and for assessment of any potential or actual side effects.

Arranging the schedules, appointments, and transportation necessary for residents in connection with diagnostic, therapeutic, dental, or medical services.

Responsible for the discharge or transfer of residents as medical needs occur.

Assist the Director of Nursing with the implementation of policies and procedures for the facility.

Ability to reasonably conform to all rules and policies of the facility.

Other duties as assigned.

Position requires the employee to be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and must possess and the employee must be responsible for maintaining a current license with the Iowa Board of Nursing. Applicants with advanced preparation in or experience with geriatrics is preferred.

Benefits Include: •Health Insurance •Vision Insurance •Life Insurance •Dental Insurance *AFLAC •IPERS •457 ***Life Insurance paid by Facility!! ****•Vacation time, Sick Time, Personal Time *A positive home-like atmosphere while providing care for our amazing residents!*

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

*Drug Test required upon employment.*