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Nurse Clinician, Day Shift - Iowa Veterans Home

Salary

$62,358.40 - $96,574.40 Annually

Location

Marshalltown - 50158 - Marshall County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

24-02790

Agency

671 Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Home

Opening Date

03/15/2024

Closing Date

4/30/2024 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-POST

Point of Contact

Kim-mee Schmitt 641-753-4543

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Job Description

Join our team now for a $3000 Recruitment Payment

The Iowa Veterans Home is looking for an experienced, motivated Registered Nurse to join our team as a day shift Nurse Clinician.

The Nurse Clinician functions as a Primary Nurse for an assigned group of residents, partnering with the day shift Nurse Supervisor to ensure our residents maintain their highest level of physical and psychological functioning.

Daily responsibilities may include:

• In collaboration with the Nurse Supervisor; the Nurse Clinician assesses, plans, and directs the care of up to 30 residents on their assigned unit. Evaluates the effectiveness, ensures the care plan accurately reflects the resident's care needs, and is carried out as prescribed over all 3 shifts.

• Assesses residents for acute changes. Completes new admissions, hospital returns, skin assessments, lab draws, doctor's clinics, etc. Manages external referrals and appointments for residents on their caseload.

• Assists with clinical coverage every third weekend and PRN during the week.

• Completes regular chart reviews and assessments including care plan updates and reviews, behavior notes, and assists with RAI assessments as needed.

• Is a role model to their team in all aspects of nursing practice. Mentors all levels of nursing staff ensuring daily care to the residents is delivered according to their care plan and following best practice standards.

  What we offer as a part time Iowa Veterans Home employee:

• Team oriented, positive work environment

• Opportunity for professional growth and development

• Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year

• Medical and Dental Insurance Benefits

• Optional flexible spending accounts for health & dental expenses, & dependent care

• Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)

  • Optional 401(a) Plan with employee contribution: The State makes match contributions into the employee’s selection of investments in a 401(a) employer match account. The match is $1 for every $1 contributed up to a $75 monthly maximum

• Lactation rooms throughout our campus

• Wellness Program: Onsite fitness center available to staff 24/7 for only $36 per year

• Annual flu vaccine is available free of charge to all staff

  **All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing and experience equal to one year of full-time professional clinical work in a correctional environment or in any combination of nursing specialty areas including epidemiology, geriatrics, maternal and child health, nursing education, pediatrics, public health, mental health or psychiatrics, or intellectual disability.

2) All of the following (a and b):

a. One year of full-time professional clinical work experience in either a correctional environment or in any combination of nursing specialty areas including epidemiology, geriatrics, maternal and child health, nursing education, pediatrics, public health, mental health or psychiatrics, or intellectual disability; and

b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in nursing equals one year of full-time experience.

3) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch at the Iowa Veterans Home that includes experience equal to five years of full-time work as a Registered Nurse. The Iowa Veterans Home's service/duty requirements are not applicable to other institutions or agencies for qualification purposes.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/NurseClinician-02021-52021.pdf)

Additional Qualification Requirements

All positions in this class require licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing, or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator's Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

More information about the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing is available atNurse Licensure Compact (https://nursing.iowa.gov/about-us/general-information/other-state-boards-nursing-licensure-compact) .

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Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects directly on your skills and expertise.

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Health and Wellness:

Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.

Retirement Planning:

We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) .

Paid Time Off:

Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

Professional Development:

Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

We care about your well-being beyond the workplace. Access confidential counseling, resources, and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.

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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

• No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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  Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have of full-time professional clinical work in a correctional environment or in any combination of nursing specialty areas including epidemiology, geriatrics, maternal and child health, nursing education, pediatrics, public health, mental health or psychiatrics, or intellectual disability?

• I have not graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing

• Less than 12 months of the identified experience

• 12 months or more of the identified experience

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  Are you a current State of Iowa employee? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have in the state executive branch at the Iowa Veterans Home as a Registered Nurse?

• I am not a State of Iowa employee

• Less than five years of the identified work experience

• Five years or more of the identified work experience

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  Do you have one year of full-time professional clinical work experience in either a correctional environment or in any combination of nursing specialty areas including epidemiology, geriatrics, maternal and child health, nursing education, pediatrics, public health, mental health or psychiatrics, or intellectual disability? IF YES - How many years do you have of a combination of accredited college or university course work in nursing AND/OR additional* experience (as described in the first part of this question)? *The experience used to fulfill this requirement must not be the same experience used to qualify on the first part of this question. 30 semester hours of accredited college or university course work in nursing equals one year of full-time experience.

• I do not have the the one year of full-time professional clinical work experience in either a correctional environment or in any combination of nursing specialty areas including epidemiology, geriatrics, maternal and child health, nursing education, pediatrics, public health, mental health or psychiatrics, or intellectual disability

• Less than four years of the combined education and/or experience

• Four years or more of the combined education and/or experience

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Agency

State of Iowa

Agency

671 Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Home

Address

1301 Summit St

Marshalltown, Iowa, 50158

Website

http://ivh.iowa.gov/

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