Registered Nurse (RN)

Hiawatha Care Center is actively hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide both clinical leadership and hands-on skilled nursing care. The RN plays a critical role in resident assessment, care planning, and day-to-day clinical decision-making. As a Registered Nurse (RN) at Hiawatha Care Center, you will collaborate closely with nursing staff, providers, residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality resident outcomes.

What We Offer

Compensation : $40 - $44.50 per hour

Additional Pay

• Eligible for an additional $5 per hour worked on Saturday and Sunday (Weekend Bonus)

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Schedule and Employment Type

• Full-Time Days (6AM - 6PM) | Including Every Other Weekend
• Full-Time Nights (6PM - 6AM) | Including Every Other Weekend
• Part-Time Nights (6PM - 10PM) | Including Every Other Weekend

Key Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care and clinical oversight as an RN
• Assess resident conditions and respond appropriately to changes in health status
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders
• Communicate with residents, family members, providers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Order medications and coordinate resident healthcare needs
• Oversee resident admissions, discharges, and transfers
• Coordinate resident appointments and transportation arrangements as needed
• Supervise, support, and mentor Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
• Ensure documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with regulations
• Support infection control, quality assurance, and resident safety initiatives
• Promote a positive team culture through leadership, accountability, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Current Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current BLS/CPR Certification
• Previous RN experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to effectively supervise and support nursing staff
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to adapt to changing resident needs and priorities
• RN candidates must have completed or be willing to complete the Long-Term Care Supervisors Course, if required by state regulations

If you are a compassionate and dependable Registered Nurse (RN) seeking an opportunity to lead a team while providing exceptional resident care, apply today to join the Hiawatha Care Center team.