Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Part-time
State of Iowa
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Non-Certified Nursing Aide - Iowa Veterans Home
State of Iowa
671 Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Home
Location
Iowa, 50319
Salary
$18.86 - $27.56
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is for people interested in starting a career in healthcare by helping care for veterans at a state home in Iowa, without needing a nursing certification upfront.
The role involves providing basic daily care to residents, like assisting with personal needs, while the employer offers free training to become a certified nursing aide.
It's a good fit for compassionate beginners who enjoy teamwork, can work evening or night shifts including weekends, and are eager to learn on the job.
Key Requirements
- Passion for caring for veterans and interest in healthcare
- No current CNA certification required; must complete 76-hour on-site training course including lab and clinical sections
- Availability for evening shift (2:00 P.M.-10:30 P.M.) or night shift (8:15 P.M.-6:15 A.M.), working every other weekend
- Successful completion of two-part interview process: in-person interview and unpaid job shadow with evaluation
- Ability to perform basic personal care for residents following a care plan
- Full-time commitment with team-oriented work environment
Full Job Description
Do you have a passion for caring for our nation’s veterans? Interested in entering the healthcare field but do not have a current C.N.A certificate?
The Iowa Veterans Home has a new program just for you!
We will provide you with the opportunity to become a certified CNA through attending a 76-hour course, on site, at the Iowa Veterans, as well as completed lab, and clinical sections of the course. Current openings for this position are for evening shift with core hours from 2:00 P.M.-10:30 P.M. and for night shift with core hours from 8:15 P.M. to 6:15 A.M. Will work every other weekend.
This program requires a two-part interview process. Part one includes an in-person interview. Selected candidates will then be scheduled for part two, an unpaid job shadow within the nursing units of the Iowa Veterans Home. Upon completion of the job shadow an evaluation will determine qualification for the position.
More information will be provided during the interview.
Duties within the CNA role includes performing basic personal care of residents while following a plan of care developed by the care team to meet the resident needs.
The Iowa Veterans Home has a new program just for you!
We will provide you with the opportunity to become a certified CNA through attending a 76-hour course, on site, at the Iowa Veterans, as well as completed lab, and clinical sections of the course. Current openings for this position are for evening shift with core hours from 2:00 P.M.-10:30 P.M. and for night shift with core hours from 8:15 P.M. to 6:15 A.M. Will work every other weekend.
This program requires a two-part interview process. Part one includes an in-person interview. Selected candidates will then be scheduled for part two, an unpaid job shadow within the nursing units of the Iowa Veterans Home. Upon completion of the job shadow an evaluation will determine qualification for the position.
More information will be provided during the interview.
Duties within the CNA role includes performing basic personal care of residents while following a plan of care developed by the care team to meet the resident needs.
What we offer as a full time Iowa Veterans Home employee:
- Team oriented, positive work environment
- Opportunity for professional growth and development
- Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year
Monthly optional Medical Insurance Premium (Iowa Choice*) for 2026:
Single: $64/mo = employee share; $836/mo = state share
Family: $210/mo = employee share; $1,896/mo = state share
* National Choice option also available
Monthly optional Dental Insurance Premium for 2026:
Single: Free
Family: $48
- Optional flexible spending accounts for health and dental expenses, and dependent care
- $20,000 basic life insurance at no cost
- 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
**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.
Qualifications
No specific education or experience is required.For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
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