Residential Nurse; RN or LPN

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Vera French Community Mental Health Center is home to two 15-bed Residential Treatment Facilities that provides protective oversight for adults experiencing mental health challenges. Our Residential Nurses provide direction in the delivery of nursing care through quality, accessible, and healthy living solutions. The Nurse directs other staff members in the implementation of individual treatment plans, nursing practices and Day Habilitation services.

If you are looking for a nursing avenue in the mental health field this position is for you! We are currently looking for a Full-time, first shift Residential Nurse with every other weekend rotation
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• Provide leadership and direction in the delivery of nursing care and the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu in a mental health residential treatment program
• Routinely function in the charge nurse position and direct other personnel in the performance of their duties
• Help maintain the safety of residents, staff, and visitors
• Collaborate with other team members to implement the best treatment options

• Associate degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• A valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa
• Ability to relate in a respectful, constructive manner with excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment physical with a drug and alcohol screen

Learn and Grow: Vera French offers various in‑house training opportunities CPR, Medication Management and other trainings through our learning management system. To encourage our staff to continue their education, Vera French also offers a Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Repayment program for all employees after one year of employment.

• Group Health, Dental and Vision insurance
  • UMR - United Health Care health insurance
  • Delta Dental - dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid life Insurance, AD&D, LTD through Mutual of Omaha
  • Supplemental life insurance, short term disability available
• 401(k) with employer contribution & matching
  • Employer contribution 3% of annual salary, vested day one
  • Employer matching 25% of every dollar put in by the employee, up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment Program
  • Every employee (full-time or part-time) is eligible after one year of service
• Supplemental Critical Illness and Accident Coverage through Met Life
• Paid time off
  • 9 paid holidays per year
  • 9 paid sick days per year accrued on a payroll basis
  • 2 weeks of vacation accrued on a payroll basis
  • 1 Vera French Day