Nurse - Family Leave Coverage from June - August

Are you looking for a nursing position that offers the opportunity to build relationships with youth in treatment and join a supportive interdisciplinary team committed to developing strong futures? The Staff Nurse position at Orchard Place Campus may be a great fit! Our nurses enjoy a suportive culture with the opportunity to collaborate with our psychiatric team.

We are seeking a nurse to cover a family leave vacancy from approximately June 1 - August 31 (able to start training as soon as possible with weekend/evening training shifts available, and we're willing to be flexible with end date). Hours are 9:00am - 9:00pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Already have some summer plans? We're able to accommodate some time off as needed.

Pay rate is $40 per hour, and we're offering a $1500 sign-on bonus!

As a Staff Nurse, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Iowa kids and their families. Fulfilling a critical need to support children and adolescents ages 10-17 years at our residential campus; your compassionate care, flexibility and dependability will make all the difference in fulling our mission of building strong futures. Our employees are valued here at Orchard Place and we are committed to providing you with a culture of open communication, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Orchard Place values diversity, equity and inclusion, and we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is the key to innovation and excellence; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

As a valued member of the Orchard Place team, you will have the ability to:
Create a meaningful impact on and provide valuable input in the overal medical care and treatment for the children and families that we serve.
Be a part of our collaborative approach when working with a supportive and diverse team to provide the best care to our clients.
What you will do:
Assist at the on-site medical clinic in obtaining and completing all doctor's orders for residents as needed
Complete nursing assessments and provide direct patient medical care (e.g. vital signs, EKGs, collecting lab samples, assessing/treating urgent-care type needs, transferring patients when a higher level of care or emergent care is indicated)
Ensure medical records are up-to-date
Educate direct care staff on instruction and information about medication and drug prescriptions
Communicate with parents/guardians as needed
Current nursing staff share that this nursing position is more similar to residential/urgent care/school nursing type of positions as opposed to behavioral health. With the collaborative approach that we take at Orchard Place, there are multiple members assisting with around-the-clock patient care and observation, allowing the nurse to focus on the medical attention the youth need. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions or clarifications!

Sound like a good fit? A few requirements include:
An active Iowa RN License
Ability to work independently with excellent critical thinking skills
Pediatric and psychiatric experience preferred
Excellent communication skills
Criminal, Abuse Registry and Motor Vehicle Record checks required.