Nurse Supervisor Jobs

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Department of Human Services (DHS) merged on July 1, 2022 to form one agency, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). We are seeking a Nurse Supervisor to join the team at the Glenwood Resource Center (GRC) in Glenwood, which offers a continuum of care to Iowans experiencing intellectual disabilities. This position is eligible for a $5,000 retention payment for every six months of commitment. This position is also eligible for a $1,500 retention payment for every 7 pay periods (14 weeks) of commitment. Speak to the hiring manager for more information on eligibility.

Some Job Duties Include

This position provides supervision and short-term planning to assure nursing care is consistent with standards of practice.

• Provides direction, guidance, and clinical supervision to licensed nurses and certified medication aides, as well as direct support staff, in the provision of health care services for the facility. Assures nursing personnel provide care that is consistent with current professional standards of practice, federal and state regulations, and agency/facility/departmental policies, procedures, and protocols. Collaborates with nurse supervisors to organize work activities and make staffing assignments to meet organizational and departmental goals in an efficient and effective manner. Responds to emergency situations.
• Supervises and evaluates the work of all assigned licensed nursing personnel. Clearly communicates performance expectations. Prepares employee development plans to address performance improvement/professional development needs. Participates in the interview process and recommends personnel action in selection, disciplinary process, performance evaluation, leave requests, work schedules and assignments, as well as the grievance process. Provides functional supervision for health care activities delegated to unlicensed personnel (i.e., certified medication aides, direct support staff), and collaborates with appropriate non-clinical supervisory personnel to address performance issues related to provision of health care activities by unlicensed staff. Assures subordinate nursing personnel are current in required training, qualified, and competent, and possess the ability to perform assigned work.
• Actively participates in performance improvement activities at the facility and work site levels, collecting data and preparing written reports as assigned, participating in the development and delivery of training, etc. Performs quality assurance activities through regular review and monitoring of work completed by nursing service personnel. Participates in the nursing peer review process. Communicates with subordinate personnel regarding the facility Outcomes & Analysis Report. Attends seminars, conferences, and other training events to stay current in nursing practice standards, keep abreast of current research and evidence-based practice. Maintains current RN licensure, basic life support certification, and other required continuing education activities. Completes Mandatory Reporter of Dependent Adult and Child Abuse as required by Iowa Code.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment teams, work groups, nursing service teams, and committee meetings as assigned. Participates as a member of the nursing management team, assisting with planning and implementation of nursing policies, procedures and protocols. Effectively communicates with subordinates, superiors, and interdisciplinary treatment team members, and coordinates activities with other departments to assure a smooth workflow.

Requirements

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

We have a great total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including:

• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan)
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

For additional information on benefits click here .

Note: Under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services new vaccine mandate for healthcare workers (published on November 5, 2021 and affirmed by the United States Supreme Court on Please January 13, 2022), all potential employees of this facility must have received, at a minimum, the first dose of a primary series or a single dose vaccine OR have an approved religious or medical exemption (as determined by the agency) OR have documentation reflecting a temporary delay in vaccination (as determined by the agency in accordance with CDC allowances), prior to the start date. Candidates shall coordinate with agency staff to ensure all requirements are met before the individual provides any care, treatment or other services for the facility and/or its clients.

Glenwood Highlights

• Home of the Mills County Historical Museum, seven historical buildings with the largest display of Prehistoric Native American Artifacts in the state of Iowa are located here. Nearby you can find the Hillsdale Lily Garden with 159 lily varieties on an acre of land surrounded by a walking path. Then stop at the Bodega Victorian winery or Keg Creek Brewing for a refreshing and relaxing locally made beverage.
• The City of Glenwood is home to 5,358 friendly people in the Loess Hills of southwest Iowa. A small rural community with strong ties to the Council Bluffs and Omaha metropolitan area, Glenwood is a dynamic and welcoming place to live and work.
• Glenwood is just 25 minutes from Omaha, and 2 hours and 10 minutes from Des Moines. Check out these 10 Reasons to Move to Iowa .
• The Loess Hills landform is an Iowa treasure that spans more than 1,080 square miles along the eastern edge of the Missouri River flood plain. This unique feature is up to 15 miles wide and 220 miles long. Bridging rural and metropolitan areas, the hills have something for everyone.

The State Of Iowa Is An EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages foster youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS (HHS) system to apply.

Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are also encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• One year of full-time professional clinical work experience in a correctional environment or in any combination of nursing specialty areas including epidemiology, geriatrics, maternal and child health, nursing education, pediatrics, public health, mental health or psychiatrics, or intellectual disability; and
• Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator’s Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing; and
• All of the following (a, b, and c):
• All of the following (a, b, and c):
• A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part b), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in nursing equals one year of full-time experience.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in nursing; and
• Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator’s Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing; and
• One year of full-time professional clinical work experience in a correctional environment or in any combination of nursing specialty areas including epidemiology, geriatrics, maternal and child health, nursing education, pediatrics, public health, mental health or psychiatrics, or intellectual disability.
• All of the following (a and b):
• Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator’s Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing; and
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in nursing.

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Additional Qualification Requirements

All positions in this class require licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing, or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator’s Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

More information about the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing is available at Nurse Licensure Compact | Iowa Board of Nursing .