LPN - Polk & Ankeny, IA

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Full‑Time, Part‑Time, PRN

We are currently hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our team at locations in Polk City, Iowa, or Ankeny, Iowa. This role delivers individualized care within a transdisciplinary team serving persons with brain injuries and neurological conditions. Nurses collaborate with medical providers, the dietary team, and other experts to keep patients healthy throughout the rehabilitation process.

• Environment: Skilled Long‑Term Care
• Location: Polk City, Iowa
• Hours: 6:00 PM–6:30 AM (3 shifts/week) rotating holidays & every 3rd weekend required
• Staffing: Nurses 1:10 ratio all shifts, CNAs 1:5 days & 1:10 nights

OR

• Environment: Post‑Acute Care
• Location: Ankeny, Iowa
• Part‑Time
  
  Schedule:
  
  6:00 PM–6:30 AM (2 shifts/wk) rotating holidays & every 3rd weekend required
• Full‑Time Schedule 1: 6:00 PM–6:30 AM (3 shifts/wk) rotating holidays & every 3rd weekend required
• Full‑Time Schedule 2: 6:00 AM–2:30 PM (5 shifts/wk) rotating holidays & every 3rd weekend required
• Full‑Time Schedule 3: 2:00 PM–10:30 PM (4 shifts/wk) rotating holidays & every 3rd weekend required

PRN opportunities are available on all shifts.

Please note that orientation (typically up to 1 month) may require working days or shifts outside of your permanent schedule.

• Provide direct nursing care according to individual care plans and physician orders.
• Supervise and mentor Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
• Coordinate care with a transdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Support medical, dietary, and therapeutic needs of persons served.
• Document and report changes in condition and participate in care planning.
• Help persons served achieve their highest quality of life through skilled nursing interventions.
• Support activities of daily living and encourage independence.
• Ensure care aligns with facility policies and individual preferences.

• Top nursing staff‑to‑patient ratios in the state.
• Competitive pay – LPNs start at $23.50 with no experience.
• Incentives, hiring bonus (up to $12,500), & referral bonuses.
• Shift differentials of 9% for evening hours (2 PM–10 PM) and 11% for overnight hours (10 PM–6 AM).
• Annual raises & discretionary bonuses.
• Early wage access (via Zay Zoon).
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Company‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

• Current LPN license in good standing in the State of Iowa.
• Ability to maintain CPR certification (training provided if needed).
• Availability for rotating holiday shifts & every 3rd weekend (unless weekend‑only).
• Availability for on‑call rotation (on‑call pay available).

• Puts others first – the people we serve are at the core of everything we do.
• Seeks opportunities to innovate and create change.
• Is curious, willing to be both an expert and a student, and dares to be extraordinary.
• Sets higher standards beyond what others expect.
• Recognizes the uniqueness of each individual, knowing injury does not define potential.
• Comfortable working with computers and electronic records.
• Excellent educator and passionate about providing encouragement.

On With Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we make all employment‑related decisions based on your competencies, talents, and professional potential.