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 : From $43 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)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Schedule and Employment Type

• Full-Time & Part-Time Days (6AM - 6PM) | Including Weekends

• Full-Time & Part-Time Nights (6PM - 6AM) | Including Weekends

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.