Job description

Join our exceptional professional nursing staff at Heartland Home Care, Inc. and make a difference in someone’s life today! Work close to home, provide one-on-one care and give your patients the care and attention they deserve. Gain valuable experience in the home care setting with patients that have unique medical needs. We offer a competitive salary, healthcare benefits and 401k options.

If you are looking for FT, or would just like to do a shift or two in a stress-free work environment, I would love to talk to you about this opportunity. New to this area of nursing? No problem. Training is provided based on the knowledge of the nurses, with no specific limit on training time.

We are looking for full time, part time, and PRN nurses to fill shifts for a 24/7 client in Hiawatha. This is a very unique opportunity. The family lives in a nice neighborhood and it is a very warm and inviting atmosphere. The home is completely equipped to make care for this person very manageable, including an elevator for safe passage in the event of inclement weather. The client enjoys attending concerts, athletic events, social events, the local golf course, etc., and the nurse on duty goes with them. The client does pay for the nurse's ticket. The spouse is readily available most of the time, and the extended family is very involved and caring.

Job Information:

• Location – Hiawatha, Iowa
• Hours –10p-6a or 10p-8a with potential for fill in hours on any shift-pending your availability
• Days Covered – Sunday through Saturday
• This job is unique in the fact that the client does enjoy and is able to attend music concerts, athletic events, social events, the local golf course, etc. If you are working the shift and go with the client to an event your way is paid by the client.

RN/LPN Responsibilities:

• G Tube
• Management of Respiratory Issues
• Management of Neuromuscular Disorders
• Tracheostomy Cares

RN/LPN Qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing
• Current license to practice in the state of Iowa
• CPR certification
• Current driver’s license and reliable transportation

Advantages of providing one-on-one care:

• Allows you the experience of caring for one chronic, but stable, patient in a home setting.
• One patient versus the stress of an entire floor of patients.
• Charting for one patient only.
• Become skilled in providing education and training to families.
• Work closely with the patient's family, physicians, and other care team members to develop and maintain a plan of care.
• Nurse Case Manager and Scheduler are available 24/7.
• Opportunities to learn and grow as a nursing professional.

Benefits of working for Heartland Home Care, Inc.

• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Scheduling - variety of hours and shifts
• Shift Differential
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Consistent Work
• One on One Patient Care
• Privately owned and operated Iowa business for nearly 30 years

At Heartland Home Care, Inc. we work to create an open atmosphere of trust, honesty and respect. Harassment or discrimination of any kind – including that involving race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other similarly protected status – is unacceptable. This principle applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment. Heartland Home Care, Inc. is an EOE business.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Night shift
• Overnight shift

License/Certification:

• nursing license (Required)

Work Location: In person