Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Part-time
State of Iowa
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Part Time - Iowa Veterans Home
State of Iowa
671 Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Home
Location
Iowa, 50319
Salary
$29.16 - $38.56
per hour
Type
Part Time
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Job Description
Summary
This part-time Licensed Practical Nurse position at the Iowa Veterans Home involves providing hands-on medical care and leading a team to support up to 30 veterans and their spouses in a residential setting.
You'll assess residents' health, adjust care plans, and ensure compassionate, high-quality treatment to help them feel at home.
It's ideal for dedicated nurses who value serving those who've served the country and want to make a meaningful impact in a supportive community environment.
Key Requirements
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Iowa
- Experience in providing and overseeing licensed medical treatments
- Ability to assess and evaluate resident health conditions
- Skills in adjusting care plans based on resident needs
- Leadership experience in directing a direct care team
- Compassionate approach to resident-centered care for veterans
- Availability for part-time shifts at the facility in Marshalltown, Iowa
Full Job Description
$1,500 Recruitment Payment for Part-Time LPNs
(Current State of Iowa employees are not eligible for recruitment payments upon transfer, demotion, or promotion to another agency)
Starting pay: $29.16/hour
Why Join Us?
At the Iowa Veterans Home (IVH) in Marshalltown, we are more than a workplace—we are a mission. Every day, our team provides exceptional resident-centered care to Iowa’s Veterans and their spouses. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will play a vital role in honoring their service by ensuring they receive the highest quality of life and compassionate care.
If you’re a dedicated, compassionate LPN looking to lead, grow, and make a difference, we’d love to have you on our team as a Part Time Nurse.
What You’ll Do:
As an LPN at IVH, you will serve as the leader of a direct care team:
-Provide and oversee licensed treatments for up to 30 residents.
-Assess and evaluate resident conditions, take appropriate action, and adjust care plans.
-Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to ensure the best outcomes.
-Lead and mentor Resident Aides, CNAs, and Medication Aides.
-Respond to acute changes in residents with professionalism, skill, and compassion.
Flexible Scheduling Options
Evening Shift: 8-hour shifts (2 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.)
Night Shift: 10-hour shifts (8:15 p.m - 6:15 a.m.)
1 weekend out of 3.
Weekend Package: Applicants are required to work 40 hours every two weekends, specifically on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, earn up to $4,000 in retention payments, with lodging and meals available upon request.
What We Offer:
- Team oriented, positive work environment
- Opportunity for professional growth and development
- Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year
- Medical and Dental Insurance Benefits
- Optional flexible spending accounts for health and dental expenses, and dependent care
- Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
- Optional 401(a) Plan with employee contribution: The State makes match contributions into the employee’s selection of investments in a 401(a) employer match account. The match is $1 for every $1 contributed up to a $75 monthly maximum.
- Lactation rooms throughout our campus
- Wellness Program: Onsite fitness center available to staff 24/7 for only $36 per year
Hiring Requirements
All applicants are subject to a criminal background check, dependent adult abuse check, and child abuse check.
Ready to Serve Those Who Served?
Join us in providing meaningful care and honoring Iowa’s Veterans.
Apply today and become part of a mission-driven team where your nursing career truly makes a difference.
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States.
The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.
For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
Qualifications
Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator's Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
Additional Information
More information regarding the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing is available at the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Review the provisions of the statute that authorized the creation of the Nurse Licensure Compact at Chapter 152E, Iowa Code.
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