119 Best infection control nurse Jobs in Des Moines, Iowa (December 2025)

RN/LPN 2p-10p

2 years ago

Altoona

Job Description Job Title: Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse Company: Campbell Street Location: Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Community ABOUT CAMPBELL STREET: Join the Campbell Street team and be part of a company that truly invests in its employees! Proudly Great Place to Work® certified, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and rewarding environment for our staff. We offer unique benefits, including certification reimbursement, same day pay, and a matching 401(k), because we believe in taking care of the people who take care of others. At Campbell Street, we welcome individuals at all stages of their careers—whether you're an experienced professional, looking for a career change, or completely new to the industry, we provide the tools and support you need to succeed. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate those continuing their education, cover all CEUs and license renewals, and provide hands-on guidance through our clinical, operations, HR, business development, business office, and talent acquisition teams. At Campbell Street, our Mission is simple yet powerful: We strive to create a lasting, positive impact in everything we do. Guided by our SMART Values—Servant Leadership, Mirror First, Always Do the Right Thing, Resilience, and Transparency—we foster a culture of integrity, support, and excellence. These principles shape how we serve our residents and empower our staff, ensuring a compassionate and purpose-driven environment where everyone can thrive. As we continue to grow and serve more residents across the Midwest, we are looking for compassionate, driven individuals to join our team. If you’re looking for a fresh start, a new opportunity, or a chance to build a meaningful career in healthcare, we invite you to apply today! POSITION PURPOSE: The RN manages and supervises resident care ensuring the highest quality of care is received in accordance with the BON standards, is guided by the Residents’ Bill of Rights and abides by the facility Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. Through the collection and analysis of data, the RN is accountable for performing a comprehensive assessment to establish the baseline health status of residents as well as to create a detailed Plan of Care that includes individual needs and preferences. RNs oversee practical nurses, CNAs and nursing personnel through assessment of their knowledge, skill and capabilities; clarifying expectations and addressing behavior to ensure the safety of residents and to attain the ultimate goal of achieving and maintaining the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION: RESIDENT HEALTH STATUS ASSESSMENT AND PLANS OF CARE • Performs comprehensive assessment through the collection of data sourced from resident and family interviews, observation, review of medical records, etc., used to create an initial health status baseline., • Drafts an integrated, resident-centered Plan of Care, based upon comprehensive health status assessment and input from the interdisciplinary care team., • Facilitates Plan of Care through assigning responsibilities and clearly communicating residents’ needs., • Maximizes quality of living through continual monitoring and evaluation of resident care and correlated recommendations, ensuring all goals and outcomes are thoroughly and accurately documented. ENSURING ADEQUATE AND PROPER NURSING CARE • Ensures integration and effectiveness of resident’s Plan of Care while developing and implementing nurse interventions and evaluating correlated responses., • Collaborates with and coordinates the interdisciplinary care team to manage implementation of care, delegating nursing activities as needed., • Provides guidance on health promotion, disease prevention, care coordination and findings to the interdisciplinary care team, designing and implementing correlated resident teaching plans., • Supervises ongoing resident care under the scope of the Residents’ Bill of Rights, immediately reporting any suspicions, reports or witnessed events of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property., • Maintains awareness of facility QAPI goals and abides by and promotes the QAPI program., • Displays and promotes a strong culture of customer service, ensuring a resident-centered experience, • Provides and ensures nursing activities are practiced in accordance with the BON standards while protecting residents’ dignity, privacy and autonomous decision-making whenever possible, • Provides the highest quality care to all residents, without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or differences in culture, • Interacts regularly with resident’s family or support network, reporting any changes in health, treatment, care, or living situation, • Completes nursing activities indicative of RNs such as inserting PICC lines, preparing IVs, administering IV medications, accessing IV ports, drawing or administering blood, providing resident education, accepting verbal orders or determining nursing diagnoses., • Recognizes limits of knowledge, skill and experience; facilitates situations beyond the RNs competency. COMPLIANCE – SAFETY, DOCUMENTATION, HIPAA • Ensure all call lights are promptly and courteously answered or immediately facilitates., • Uses and guides other nursing staff on always using proper body mechanics., • Uses, observes, and instructs nursing staff in safe lifting and care techniques including proper use of equipment., • Maintains knowledge of, promotes and follows site safety policies, OSHA guidelines regarding bloodborne pathogens and Standard Precaution infection control policies to provide safe nursing care., • Maintains a safe, clean environment in resident rooms and facility following procedure to bag infectious linens and equipment or proper disposal of them; proper handwashing, disinfection/cleaning schedules., • Ensure physician orders are strictly followed, and that provisions are in place to assure compliance., • Ensure resident records are complete through systematic collection of data, maintained and secure from unauthorized access, following all state and federal regulations, including HIPAA., • Gather and documents data on admissions and discharges., • Accurately complies with site pharmaceutical policies including sign out and administration of medications; reporting and documenting medication errors; obtaining and transcribing physician orders; proper procedure for label changes and expirations; following controlled substance policies and end of shift count; documenting PRNs., • Documents all nursing orders that have been initiated. SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT • Manages, supervises, and evaluates nursing practices, articulates expectations and provides corrective guidance as needed., • Prioritizes work assignments consistent with number and level of staff available and resident care acuity., • Ensures proper staffing level, working as staff nurse if needed., • Ensures duties re complete, following up with delegated tasks and reviews departing staff reports., • Provides nursing reports to staff regarding daily resident care needs and significant changes in condition., • Maintains knowledge of disaster procedures and implements if needed., • Promptly reports and documents incidents and errors involving residents, staff, visitors, or self. Education/requirements: • Completion of a professional nursing education program approved by the Board of Nursing for the state in which the facility is located., • Current License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse for the state in which the facility is located., • Current Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and emergency care, • Preferred: Experience in skilled nursing and/or assisted living community. Required Skills and Abilities • Leadership; achieves established goals through inspiration and loyalty of staff., • Resilience: ability to welcome constructive feedback, course correct and not take it personally, • Personability; ability to get along with all personality types and inspire trust with residents, staff, family • High emotional intelligence (EQ), • Ability to actively listen, with the goal of understanding., • Ability to clearly speak and proficiently read, write and understand English. BENEFITS: At Campbell Street, we believe in taking care of our employees just as they care for others. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and career growth. Whether you're looking for great insurance options, financial security, or educational support, we’ve got you covered. Our Benefits Include: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, • Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, • Paid Life Insurance Policy + Additional Voluntary Life Insurance, • Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, • Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan, • Same Day Pay, • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Important Notice: Campbell Street will never ask candidates to pay for job placement, training, or provide banking or financial information during the hiring process. If you receive an unsolicited offer or interview request that seems suspicious, please contact us directly at to verify its legitimacy.

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