Careers

Job postings 
To check out job openings at IHCA and ICAL member long term care facilities, use the dropdown list at the top of this page. Open positions at member facilities are organized by job type. If interested in a position, follow the application instructions provided in the job listing.
 
To post a job, IHCA and ICAL facility members must log in, then click on the Post a Job link to the right of the dropdown box. Jobs remain posted for 30 days unless otherwise specified.

Please note: This site is intended to be a forum for IHCA ICAL members to share information about the availability of individuals or positions for employment in long term care. IHCA ICAL does not endorse or guarantee the qualification or abilities of the individuals or listings posted on this site. Employers should always exercise due diligence when hiring.

AHCA/NCAL Long Term Care Career Center
The AHCA/NCAL Long Term Care Career Center provides the only career network dedicated to linking more than 100 participating professional societies and healthcare job seekers to the jobs that persons are looking to fill in long term care. It fills a needed gap by providing qualified candidates with a job board featuring healthcare employment opportunities. This tool can help IHCA ICAL member facilities attract the well-trained, qualified workforce needed to care for Iowa’s frail, elderly and disabled.

Career resources

Nursing assistant certification training resources
With the end of the 16-hour CNA training programs at Iowa community colleges, there are few options for employers and potential employees to consider for nurse assistant candidates seeking certification. The IHCA ICAL Workforce Committee, with the assistance of Lisa Elwick, LNHA, reviewed possible options (click here for list). The Department of Inspections and Appeals also maintains a database of approved nursing assistant certified programs (click here to view). 

Gerontological RN Certification
The RN Test Prep Program, offered through AHCA/NCAL and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is an online learning course that prepares RNs to pass the Gerontological Certification Exam and attain national certification as a Geronotological Nurse (RN-BC). The program has drawn rave reviews from long term care and assisted living facility owners, administrators and the nurse participants. To learn more about the RN Test Prep Program and the ANCC Geriatric Nurse Certification exam, visit the AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep webpage or view the AHCA/NCAL informational webinar. Questions can be directed to IHCA ICAL Director of Quality and Clinical Services, Lisa Uhlenkamp at 800.422.3106.
 
Iowa Careers Consortium
A public-private partnership created to meet Iowa’s need for highly skilled employees. The Consortium includes Iowa businesses, communities, educational institutions, professional associations, the Iowa Department of Economic Development and Iowa Workforce Development.

Iowa Colleges/Universities for Health Care Administration 
Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines University

Job descriptions 
IHCA has job descriptions for 13 assisted living and nursing facility jobs available for purchase by members. Visit our Resource Library to purchase job descriptions for the following positions: