State Of Iowa Marshalltown , IA 50158
Posted 2 months ago
Join our team now for a $1500 Recruitment payment
for part time positions*
This position starts at $29.16 per hour!!
Flexible scheduling with extended shifts available
• 14-hours either 6 A.M.- 8:30 P.M. OR 3:45 P.M.-6:15 A.M.; working 1 out of 3 weekends
• 8-hours on evening shift (2 P.M.
• 10-hours on night shift (8:15 P.M.
• Weekend package shift options are available with retention payments up to $4,000. (Applicant must work every weekend with a total of 40 hours worked between Friday, Saturday, or Sunday over the 2 weekends in a pay period. Will be paid a lump-sum of $4,000, paid out over 26 pay periods.) Lodging and meals are available upon request.*
The Iowa Veterans Home is a long-term care facility, located in Marshalltown, Iowa, with the mission of providing exceptional resident-centered care and the highest quality of life to Iowa's Veterans and spouses.
We are seeking to hire dedicated, full-time LPNs to care for our residents. If you are a caring and compassionate LPN who is looking to join a great team please consider applying for one of our open positions.
As an LPN at the IVH, you will be the leader of a direct care team. You will be responsible to complete all licensed treatments for 30 residents on a care unit. You will complete follow up on acute changes with residents. Within your scope of practice, you will assess/evaluate any changes in resident condition and take necessary steps including contacting physician, adjusting plan of care, and monitoring resident status. You will be expected to provide leadership and act as role model for the care team members including Resident Aides, Certified Nursing Assistants, and Medication Aides.
*Recruitment and retention payment will be paid out over 26 pay periods
What we offer as a part 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
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
Annual flu vaccine is available free of charge to all staff
All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check.453 Nursing:
6 months experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in:
General professional nursing experience (which could have come from several different programs)
Nursing education
Licensed practical nurse experience and training
This selective has a broader range of education and experience than the selectives for Registered Nurse. The applicant needs to have had some exposure to the field but does not necessarily have to be a registered nurse. Do not consider less technical backgrounds such as nurses' aide.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.
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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