Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Women’s Intake Center

Are you a skilled and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) searching for a unique and rewarding career? The Iowa Department of Corrections invites you to bring your expertise and compassion to our team.

We offer competitive pay, including eligibility for a $1,500 sign-on bonus. Current state employees are not eligible for recruitment payments upon transfer, demotion, or promotion to another agency. We value work/life balance with 10-hour shifts and structured days off. The current available shift is 1pm–11pm with days off assigned including every other weekend.

At our facility, you will play a crucial role in delivering essential healthcare services that make a profound difference in the lives of our patients. Join a team of healthcare professionals in an environment that supports growth and positively impacts a diverse and often underserved population.

At the Iowa Department of Corrections, we value the essential role our LPNs play in providing comprehensive healthcare within a secure environment. You will work closely with Registered Nurses, medical practitioners, and a multidisciplinary team to address physical and mental health needs through assessments, clinical procedures, medication management, and health education. Each day presents new challenges that develop your skills and contribute to a collaborative healthcare team that supports patients and staff alike.

• Assist in patient and staff health appraisals and conduct health clinics.
• Perform physical examinations, document patient visits, and assist in patient record management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary health teams to address patient needs, including mental health interventions and medication administration.
• Respond to medical emergencies alongside RNs and provide hands-on care and support.
• Maintain and prepare medical supplies, assist with lab services (e.g., UA’s, EKGs), and support telemedicine and x-ray services.
• Ensure proper medication administration, accountability, and documentation following institutional policies.

• Dependable, adaptable, compassionate and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communicator who collaborates well with other team members.
• High attention to detail in patient care and documentation.
• Professional and committed to continuing education and best practices in nursing.
• Knowledgeable of safety protocols, mental health needs, and responsive in crisis situations.

• Paid Time Off: vacation, paid holidays and sick leave
• Healthcare:
  Health and Dental Insurance with a supplemental vision policy
• Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan and RIC
• Life Insurance:
  Free insurance plan
• Flexibility:
  Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Support:
  Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. 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. For more information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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.

Note: Please include your State of Iowa or Compact State License Number when submitting your application. Compact license holders are required to obtain an Iowa license within 60 days. 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.