Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Part-time
State of Iowa
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Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN - 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
Temporary
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Job Description
Summary
This job is for a licensed practical nurse working on a flexible, temporary basis at the Iowa Veterans Home, helping care for veterans with options for as few as two shifts a month or every third weekend on evening or night shifts.
It offers a pay range of $25.38 to $38.56 per hour and is capped at 780 hours per year, making it great for new graduates building experience or seasoned nurses seeking work-life balance and extra income.
A good fit would be a licensed LPN who enjoys veteran care, can handle shift work, and wants part-time flexibility without a full-time commitment.
Key Requirements
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Iowa
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings (2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.) or nights (8:15 p.m.–6:15 a.m.)
- Commitment to either two shifts per month or every third weekend
- Completion of 80 hours of mandatory orientation within the first 6 weeks
- Adherence to annual hour limit of 780 hours per fiscal year
- Experience or interest in providing care to veterans in a long-term care setting
- Reliability for temporary, non-merit position with no full-time benefits
Full Job Description
This is a non-merit, temporary position.
Available Scheduling Options
Work as few as two shifts per month in areas with identified needs.
OR
Commit to every third weekend with a choice of:
Evening Shift: 2:00 p.m.– 10:30 p.m.
Night Shift: 8:15 p.m. – 6:15 a.m.
Rate of pay is $25.38-$38.56
Benefits for Your Career Stage
For New Graduates: This is an ideal way to gain diverse clinical experience and build your skill set while pursuing advanced certifications or further education.
For Experienced Nurses: These roles provide the work-life balance necessary for those needing a flexible schedule or supplemental income without a full-time commitment.
Annual Hour Limit: You may work a maximum of 780 hours per fiscal year.
Average Bi-weekly Hours: This equates to an average of 30 hours per pay period.
Mandatory Orientation: You must complete at least 80 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of your hire date.
Scheduling Flexibility: Beyond the mandatory orientation, you have the flexibility to pick up additional hours at your convenience, provided you do not exceed the annual 780-hour cap.
*** All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check, Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check
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.
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