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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to deliver high-quality care in a Community Living Center setting in Des Moines, IA. Typical responsibilities include:

• Provide direct nursing care and assessments for residents across a range of acuity levels
• Administer medications, treatments and therapies according to orders and facility protocols
• Develop, implement and revise individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Monitor and document patient status, progress notes, and response to care in the medical record
• Perform admissions, transfers and discharges according to policy
• Coordinate with providers, social work, rehabilitation and ancillary services to support continuity of care
• Participate in quality improvement, infection control and evidence‑based practice activities
• Mentor and precept less experienced nursing staff as appropriate
• Maintain professional standards of care, patient privacy and safety

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements (applicants must meet education and licensure criteria):

• English language proficiency sufficient for safe, effective written and spoken communication
• Graduate of a professional nursing program accredited by an accepted accrediting body (ACEN or CCNE) OR equivalent foreign nursing education plus required degree equivalency/validation where applicable
• Current, full, active and unrestricted RN registration/license in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia (must meet state licensing requirements for practice in Iowa)
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception may apply for candidates who have completed an approved nursing program but are pursuing licensure (temporary appointment rules may apply)
• Meet required physical and pre-employment health evaluation standards

Grade-level education & experience guidance (used for placement and level determination):

• Nurse I, Level I — Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing; entry-level clinical practice
• Nurse I, Level II — ADN/Diploma + 1 year specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level I OR BSN with no additional professional experience
• Nurse I, Level III — ADN/Diploma + 2 years experience (one year equivalent to Nurse I, Level II) OR BSN + 1 year equivalent experience OR MSN with no experience
• Nurse II — BSN + 2 years professional nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level III OR MSN + 1 year specialized experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level III
• Nurse III — MSN + 2 years specialized nursing experience (one year equivalent to Nurse II) OR doctoral degree pathways with equivalent experience

(Placement is determined by documented education, experience and demonstrated competencies.)

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Preferred / Desirable

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Prior experience in long‑term care, post-acute care, or community living center environments
• Experience with electronic health records and standardized clinical documentation
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring or preceptor experience
• Certifications relevant to geriatric or long‑term care (e.g., BLS, ACLS, wound care, etc.)

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Physical Requirements & Other Conditions

• Pre-employment examination or evaluation will be required as part of the onboarding process
• Ability to perform the physical tasks of nursing (lifting, standing for extended periods, patient transfers) as outlined in the facility’s job analysis
• Must be able to meet any state-specific employment requirements and background checks

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Employment Details

• Employment type: Full time; Contractor assignment details may apply per client needs
• Location: Des Moines, IA (on-site)
• Salary / pay: $75,278 - $139,394 per year (range provided by client)
• Employment is with Confidential Client; temporary-to-permanent appointment options may apply for certain candidates who meet education requirements but are completing licensure
• Final offer subject to verification of credentials, licensure, background checks and successful completion of onboarding requirements

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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