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Campbell Street
Norwalk, Iowa

Assistant Director of Nursing RN/Infection Preventionist Nurse

Registered NurseIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Job Location: High Road Norwalk - Norwalk, IA
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed

At Campbell Street, you’ll find purpose, growth, and a team that has your back. We’re committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive – personally and professionally, while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re ready to be part of a team that truly cares – we’re ready for you.

ABOUT CAMPBELL STREET Great Place to Work® Certified Same-Day Pay + Flexible Scheduling 401(k) Match + Certification Reimbursement Mission: Developing Exceptional People Who Drive Extraordinary Care SMART Values: Servant Leadership, Mirror First, Always Do the Right Thing, Resilience, and Transparency Extra Perks Referral Bonus opportunities for ALL positions Succession planning – true career growth planning & opportunities Annual leadership development summits Scholarship opportunities POSITION PURPOSE: Assists in organizing and administering the department of nursing while providing quality nursing care and assumes responsibilities delegated by the Director of Nursing.

Essential Functions of Position

  • Assists in supervising the assignment and scheduling of Nursing staff to meet resident needs.
  • Provides nursing care on shift when needed.
  • Assists and cooperates with medical staff.
  • Assists in solving nursing service problems.
  • Assists in Implementing company forms/systems and policies and procedures.
  • Assists in supervising the maintenance of records of nursing, medical and related services.
  • Assists in validating the accuracy of MDS and Care Plans
  • Supports the facility quality improvement program.
  • Conducts in-service programs and orientation programs.
  • Reviews physician orders daily and monthly and participates in triple check process.
  • As requested, assists with DON responsibilities
  • Supervises and evaluates implementation of Residents Rights
  • Participates and attends periodic in-services and staff meetings.
  • ADONs may oversee special focus areas which include Wound care, Infection Prevention, Restorative, Assisted living, etc.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
  • Participates in on-call rotation. SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT
  • Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the ADON manages, supervises, articulates expectations, and provides corrective guidance as needed.
  • Prioritizes work assignments consistent with level of staff available and resident care acuity. 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) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) At Campbell Street, your well-being, growth, and financial future matter—join us and experience the support you deserve! 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 adekkers@campbellstreetsl.com to verify its legitimacy. Campbell Street provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Qualifications: Education/requirements:
  • Two years previous nursing experience required,
  • Preferably working with a geriatric long-term care population; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Licensed to practice nursing in state of employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists in organizing and administering the nursing department while providing quality care and supervising staff. They are responsible for maintaining records, validating MDS and care plans, and overseeing special focus areas like infection prevention and wound care.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least two years of nursing experience, preferably in a geriatric long-term care setting. A valid nursing license in the state of employment is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Staff supervisionMDS validationCare planningIn-service trainingPhysician order reviewRestorative nursingRecord maintenanceRegulatory compliance

Geriatric Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 60% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Registered Nurse jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score2.4 / 10 · above average in nursing leadershipranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRegistered Nurse median $118k (middle half $99k–$140k)108 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Registered Nurse listings in Iowa124 active5,864 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 60% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIowa Registered Nurse listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · <1% offer loan repayment124 active listings, Nov 2026
Registered Nurse pay trend+4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,187 Nursing Leadership listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
23%
Sign-on bonus
9%
Loan repayment
9%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.4
Better work-life than 60% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Campbell Street

Hospitals and Health Care
Des Moines, IA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
Paid Life Insurance
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
Same-Day Pay
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Living in Norwalk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$297k
Typical market rent
$1,208/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.