Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

State of Iowa – Executive Branch

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join its team.

The LPN will work either a P.M. shift (1:00 P.M.–11:00 P.M./2:00 P.M.–10:00 P.M.) or an overnight shift (9:00 P.M.–7:00 A.M./10:00 P.M.–6:00 A.M.) with a rotating schedule that includes working every third weekend. The LPN may be required to work outside these hours.

• Provide general nursing care to a high‑risk population.
• Direct acute and chronic nursing care.
• Health promotion, disease prevention, and health education across the lifespan.
• Treatment of patients through therapeutic activities.
• Provide psychological support and direction.
• Escort patients.
• Accurate documentation of patient behaviors and attitudes.

Applicants must complete a background check to be considered for this position.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Paid Time Off:
  Vacation (96 hrs/year beginning, increasing with service), Sick leave (144 hrs/year), Paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: IPERS and Retirement Investors Club with employer match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Life insurance and free long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount programs.

• Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure under the Nurse Licensure Compact.

The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. The State of Iowa participates in E‑Verify and complies with federal right‑to‑work laws. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov
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