Perry Lutheran Homes is looking for caring Certified Nursing Assistants to take great care of our loved residents!

Position and Shift Offerings:

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Provide resident-centered care focusing on engagement and life enrichment
• Assist residents with daily living activities focusing on safety and compassion
• Become a valuable team-member working together to create positivity
• Demonstrate interpersonal effectiveness by building meaningful relationships
• Use critical thinking skills to constantly improve and innovate

Requirements:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• Desire to work with and serve residents in a way that is compassionate, personalized, and respectful
• Applicants must be certified or currently in the process of becoming certified
• Competencies in person-directed and elder-directed caregiving

If this opportunity sounds like the one for you, please apply online today!  

Perry Lutheran Homes is looking for friendly and respectful people like you to maintain and repair many important areas of our “home” and our resident’s “homes” in our Christian caring communities.

Position and Shift Offerings:

Part-time:

• 8AM - 4PM
• Monday-Friday
• Average 28 Hours Weekly

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Provide resident-centered care focusing on the cleanliness of resident rooms, offices, stairways, hallways, bathrooms, common areas, and other areas
• Maintain the fresh and tidy appearance of floors, furniture, fixtures, appliances, tables, carts, rooms, and other items through cleaning, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, removing trash, and other methods
• Ensure clothing and linens are properly sorted, prepared, washed, transferred, dried, folded, stacked, and distributed
• Become a valuable team-member working together to create positivity
• Demonstrate interpersonal effectiveness by building meaningful relationships
• Use critical thinking skills to constantly improve and innovate
• Any maintenance repairs or requests from the Director of Maintenance

Requirements:

• Maintenance experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent; experience in facilities maintenance or hospitality is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow cleaning and preparation protocols.
• Good physical stamina, with the ability to lift heavy items and perform manual tasks.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning products and equipment.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• Desire to work with and serve residents in a way that is compassionate, personalized, and respectful

If this opportunity sounds like the one for you, please apply online today!  

Perry Lutheran Homes is looking for caring Certified Medication Aides to take great care of our loved residents!

Position and Shift Offerings:

PRN:

• 6AM-2PM
• 6AM-6PM
• 2PM-10PM
• 4PM-8PM
• 6PM-10PM
• 10PM-6AM
• 6PM-6AM

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Provide resident-centered care focusing on engagement and life enrichment
• Assist residents with daily living activities focusing on safety and compassion
• Become a valuable team-member working together to create positivity
• Demonstrate interpersonal effectiveness by building meaningful relationships
• Use critical thinking skills to constantly improve and innovate
• Read and contribute to shift reports and care notes to ensure continuity of care.
• Greet visitors and direct them to the right room.
• Respond to emergencies situations by following Perry Lutheran Homes policies and procedures.
• If a medication administration class is successfully completed by employee, administer medications per the MAR.
• Report to Nurse or Nursing Leadership if any signs of community member abuse or witnessed misappropriation.
• Report to Memory Care Coordinator when not able to work or when in overtime.
• Complete Health Stream, in-person, and any other required training according to state and federal regulation.
• Assist to provide community members with a safe, home-like environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by nurse or memory care coordinator verbally or in writing.
• And More!

Requirements:

• Functional literacy in written and spoken English.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant with dementia caregiving experience.
• Medication administration or Certified Medication Aide experience with proof of Department of Health Services approved medication administration program listing on state registry.
• Experience with electronic records and ability to write reports and correspondence (Point Click Care experience preferred).
• Physical and emotional capacity, education and experience to respond to community member needs.
• Physical demands such as; standing, walking, sitting, bending, climbing stairs, hearing, seeing, kneeling, lifting up to 35 pounds or more.
• Ability to effectively communicate with confidence, clarity, precision, and professionalism.
• Flexibility to meet the twenty-four hour care needs of community members.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Google Docs, and more).
• Ability to connect and build rapport with residents, resident families, and staff.
• Demonstrates great problem-solving skills, communication skills, and time management skills.

If this opportunity sounds like the one for you, please apply online today!  

You may be eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus! 

Perry Lutheran Homes is looking for caring nurses to take great care of our loved residents!

Position and Shift Offerings:

Full-time or Part-time:

• 6PM-6AM (Weekend Package (Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays)
• 2PM-10PM
• 6AM-6PM
• 6AM-2PM

PRN available for all shifts! 

Shift Differential Pay: 10% more for 2pm-10pm, 5% more for 10pm-6am

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Provide resident-centered care focusing on engagement and life enrichment
• Assist residents with daily living activities focusing on safety and compassion
• Become a valuable team-member working together to create positivity
• Demonstrate interpersonal effectiveness by building meaningful relationships
• Use critical thinking skills to constantly improve and innovate
• Assure that effective quality nursing care is delivered which is outcome focused through utilization of the nursing process
• Develop and communicate individualized plan of resident-centered care in collaboration with the resident/responsible party, family, and care team
• Implement plan of care consistently, effectively and cost efficiently with focus on resident centered outcomes by utilizing all appropriate and available resources for resident/family/responsible party counseling and discharge planning
• Work in collaboration with physician and/or other health care professionals by sharing information relevant to changing plan of care
• Supervise and lead CNAs to perform safe, compassionate, and high-quality care
• Perform accurate and efficient charting

Requirements:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• Desire to work with and serve residents in a way that is compassionate, personalized, and respectful
• Applicants must be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in good standing with the state and maintain a current certification throughout employment
• Competencies in person-directed and elder-directed caregiving

If this opportunity sounds like the one for you, please apply online today!  

You may be eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus! 

Perry Lutheran Homes is looking for a caring MDS nurse to take great care of our loved residents!

Position and Shift Offerings:

Full-time:

• Monday-Friday
• 8am-4pm

How You'll Make an Impact:

· Effectively plans, directs and coordinates MDS assessments and care plan services.

· Completes health assessments on all residents at time of admission to establish initial care plan and performs additional assessments quarterly thereafter.

· Assists with the development, implementation and evaluation of the care plans for each resident in accordance with other health care providers and physicians.

· Analyzes and accurately codes diagnoses, operations and procedures from health records by using appropriate classification systems. Accurately enters data into computer system.

· Organizes plans and leads care plan conferences quarterly for each resident, including family, physician and care plan team.

· Develops, implements and coordinates quality management, utilization review and discharge planning by consulting with other health care providers on resident care problems and needs. Tracks discharge and re-entry of residents to facility.

· Reviews charts of extraneous documentation each quarter according to established minimum standards for required documentation to be retained in resident’s active chart.

· Meets all submission timelines of reports/records/documentation as required by state and federal rules, regulations, and laws for healthcare facilities. Actively participates in QAPI (Quality Assurance Process Improvement) program, taking a proactive approach to quality care and services on a continuous basis with engagement of residents, family members and staff.

· Monitors accrediting/surveying/regulatory body criteria to maintain compliance.

· Participates in continuing education to maintain credentials and increase expertise and knowledge in professional and clinical nursing and administration.

· Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assessments efficiently and with strong attention to detail.

· Keeps current in the field of nursing through attendance at meetings, conferences, conventions and workshops pertaining to all aspects of resident care and restoration/rehabilitation. Actively participates in the in-service programs in an effort to advance knowledge and skills.

· Ability and willingness to perform RN duties whenever and wherever required.

· Possesses understanding and compassion for the elderly population.

· Has fun in creating a positive atmosphere for residents in conjunction with our core values.

· Follows instructions and completes daily assignments as assigned; is proactive to change.

· Demonstrates willingness to work flexible hours to meet requirements of the job.

· Demonstrates high standards of excellence for meeting resident needs. Communicates effectively, establishes rapport and maintains relationships with residents.

· Meets requirement of regular attendance to perform job duties.

· Has fun in creating a positive atmosphere for residents.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

· RN graduate from an accredited school of nursing (LPN minimum requirement; RN preferred). Minimum of 5 Years experience in MDS.

· Geriatric experience or certification (preferred).

· Familiarity with computer functions including MDS software (preferred).

· Current licensure as an RN in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing, without restrictions (required).

· MDS Certification (preferred).

· CPR Certification (required).

If this opportunity sounds like the one for you, please apply online today!  

You may be eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus! 

Perry Lutheran Homes is looking for a caring ADON to take great care of our loved residents!

Position and Shift Offerings:

Full-time:

• Monday-Friday
• 8am-4pm
• Occasional On-Call

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Effectively plans, directs and coordinates MDS assessments and care plan services.
• Completes health assessments on all residents at time of admission to establish initial care plan and performs additional assessments quarterly thereafter.
• Assists with the development, implementation and evaluation of the care plans for each resident in accordance with other health care providers and physicians.
• Analyzes and accurately codes diagnoses, operations and procedures from health records by using appropriate classification systems. Accurately enters data into computer system.
• Organizes plans and leads care plan conferences quarterly for each resident, including family, physician and care plan team.
• Develops, implements and coordinates quality management, utilization review and discharge planning by consulting with other health care providers on resident care problems and needs. Tracks discharge and re-entry of residents to facility.
• Reviews charts of extraneous documentation each quarter according to established minimum standards for required documentation to be retained in resident’s active chart.
• Meets all submission timelines of reports/records/documentation as required by state and federal rules, regulations, and laws for healthcare facilities.
• Actively participates in QAPI (Quality Assurance Process Improvement) program, taking a proactive approach to quality care and services on a continuous basis with engagement of residents, family members and staff.
• Monitors accrediting/surveying/regulatory body criteria to maintain compliance.
• Participates in continuing education to maintain credentials and increase expertise and knowledge in professional and clinical nursing and administration.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assessments efficiently and with strong attention to detail.
• Keeps current in the field of nursing through attendance at meetings, conferences, conventions and workshops pertaining to all aspects of resident care and restoration/rehabilitation.
• Actively participates in the in-service programs in an effort to advance knowledge and skills.
• Ability and willingness to perform RN duties whenever and wherever required.
• Possesses understanding and compassion for the elderly population.
• Has fun in creating a positive atmosphere for residents in conjunction with our core values.
• Follows instructions and completes daily assignments as assigned; is proactive to change.
• Demonstrates willingness to work flexible hours to meet requirements of the job.
• Demonstrates high standards of excellence for meeting resident needs.
• Communicates effectively, establishes rapport and maintains relationships with residents.
• Meets requirement of regular attendance to perform job duties.
• Has fun in creating a positive atmosphere for residents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing - LPN minimum requirement - RN preferred
• Geriatric experience or certification (preferred)
• Familiarity with computer functions including MDS software (preferred)
• Current licensure as an LPN or RN in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing, without restrictions (required)
• MDS Certification (preferred)
• CPR Certification (preferred)

If this opportunity sounds like the one for you, please apply online today!  

You may be eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus! 

Join us in achieving BIG things as we look to impact the future of senior care!

Perry Lutheran Homes is looking for an energetic, strategic and hands-on Director of Nursing to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of our Nursing Services team to enhance the quality of care and lives of our residents while meeting all regulatory requirements. Long-term care experience and Director of Nursing experience necessary!

Position and Shift Offerings:

Full-time:

• Monday-Friday
• 8am-4pm
• Occasional On-Call

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Demonstrates knowledge of residents' health; oversees and ensures the design and implementation of quality individual and collective resident care treatment, programs, plans and services.
• Closely monitors accrediting/surveying/regulatory body criteria to maintain compliance.
• Assists in the assessment of and planning of resident care plans; ensures adherence to physician orders and other professional health-care treatment plans.
• Reviews physicians’ orders for prompt implementation. Evaluates all residents’ medication sheets, treatment sheets and other charting for accuracy. Ensures nursing services complete appropriate charting and documentation of resident care.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and enhancement of policies; implements all approved policies.
• Ensures appropriate inventory of supplies and equipment within budget guidelines.
• Develops, and implements quality management, utilization reviews and discharge planning programs.
• Leads by example, fosters open communication and resolves conflict in a constructive manner. Manages and coaches’ department staff; establishes and maintains culture that supports the mission/vision of the organization and facility.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• Desire to work with and serve residents in a way that is compassionate, personalized, and respectful
• Applicants must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the state and maintain a current certification throughout employment
• Competencies in person-directed and elder-directed caregiving
• Director of Nursing experience preferred

If this opportunity sounds like the one for you, please apply online today!