Licensed Practical Nurse - Part Time - Iowa Veterans Home

State of Iowa Marshalltown, IA 50158, US

$30.89 - $39.33 / hour

$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: $30.89/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:

Workplace Culture & Growth

-Supportive, team-oriented environment

-Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Time Off

-Vacation and sick leave

-9 paid holidays each year

Insurance & Wellness

-Affordable medical and dental insurance

-Free single dental coverage

-Vision coverage

-Optional flexible spending accounts

-Onsite fitness center ($36/year)

-Lactation rooms across campus

Financial Security

-IPERS retirement plan (State of Iowa)

-401(a) employer match (up to $75/month)

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.

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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