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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care (LTC)

Location: Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Evenings, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM (8-hour shifts)
Schedule: 40 hours one week, 32 hours the following week (72 hours total in 2 weeks)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required

Job Description

Provide routine daily nursing care and other services based on resident assessments, choices, and care plans.
Assigned to a primary household of approximately 16 residents.
Collaborate closely with RN Manager to manage day-to-day functions.
Provide skilled nursing care for residents with complex needs.
Candidate responsible for own transportation; public transportation is extremely limited.
Previous EPIC experience required.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Iowa.
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
Minimum of 2 years of Long Term Care experience, including experience within the last year.
ACLS certification.
Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

Primary source verification of RN license within 30 days of start.
Education verification through third party; diploma/transcripts may be required.
Drug screen (9-panel, excludes THC) within 30 days of start.
Skills checklist completed within the last 12 months.
COVID-19 vaccine accepted with declination option.
MMR: 2 vaccines or positive titer; 1 booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal.
Fit test for approved respirators completed prior to start.
Hepatitis B: 2 vaccines or positive titer; 1 booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal.
TB test: Negative test within past year (TSPOT or QuantiFERON IGG) or documentation if history of positive test.
Health statement from physician within last 12 months.
Current driver’s license or state ID valid through assignment.
Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; 1 booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal.
Tdap valid within 10 years; declination accepted.
Background check within 30 days of start including SS trace and 7-year county search.
Iowa Adult and Child Abuse clearance (state requirement).
EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start.
Two professional references required; one must be from a supervisor.
Resume or profile submission required.
I-9 attestation on agency letterhead.
Color vision verification.
Contract employee data sheet.
National Sex Offender Registry (NSO) check within 30 days.
OFAC check within 30 days.
OSHA questionnaire completed by candidate.
Epic registration acknowledgment form signed and uploaded after registration.

Additional Notes

Influenza vaccine is optional; facility declination accepted (seasonal requirement Sept 1 – March 31, due by Dec 1 annually).
Candidate must be prepared for limited public transportation options and provide own transportation.

This position is ideal for RNs with experience or interest in long-term care nursing, comfortable working evening shifts, and able to manage a primary group of residents with complex needs.