Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Title

Performs nursing care to the residents of Sunnycrest Manor in accordance with the Iowa Nurse Practice Act.

Job Description

Under the regular supervision of the Nursing Department Management Staff, this position involves supervision, scheduling, training, and directing the work of employees. It also includes personally administering medications, giving injections, catheterization, inserting nasogastric tubes, changing dressings, checking blood pressure, and providing other nursing services as indicated. The role requires documenting condition, development, and treatment in patient records, observing patients' condition and initiating action as required, and responding to emergencies in accordance with established procedures or professional judgment.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a school of nursing approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Possession of a license as a registered nurse as issued by the State of Iowa. Must pass the prescribed pre-employment physical, abuse registry review, and criminal background check. Must be authorized to work in the United States. Dubuque County does not sponsor work visas or provide immigration sponsorship.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include thorough knowledge of standards of nursing practice for the registered nurse in the State of Iowa, precautions to be taken in the use of medications, treatment, diagnostic, immunization, and related medical services for the type of patients in the area of assignment, rules, regulations, procedures, and policies pertaining to nursing services of the assigned institution. Ability to observe medical problems and initiate appropriate action, assign and supervise the work of a staff of nonprofessional personnel and to instruct them in practices and techniques, accurately maintain patient medical records and prepare reports, establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, subordinates, and others, and work with aggressive patients. Physical, mental, and environmental requirements include vision abilities, effective verbal speaking and hearing abilities, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance, standing most of the time to perform work responsibilities with regular walking between locations, ability to walk steps, reaching, squatting, stooping, bending, and sitting, pushing, pulling, twisting, gripping and apply physical intervention holds, some exposure to slippery surfaces when floors are wet, exposure to chemicals from cleaning compounds and exposure to bodily fluids require the use of personal protective equipment to safe guard against potential biological and chemical hazards, work is primarily indoors, occasional exposure to outside weather conditions and some outdoor work.

EOE/ADA Statement

Dubuque County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Dubuque County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Benefits

Dubuque County offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package that keeps health insurance costs low for employees while providing strong coverage for you and your family. Along with highly affordable medical insurance, employees enjoy retirement security through IPERS, generous paid time off, and a wide range of programs that support your health, well-being, and financial peace of mind.