Licensed Practical Nurse - Part Time - Iowa Veterans

Licensed Practical Nurse - Part Time - Iowa Veterans Home

Join to apply for the Licensed Practical Nurse - Part Time - Iowa Veterans Home role at State of Iowa - Executive Branch

At the Iowa Veterans Home, care is more than a job—it’s a mission. As Iowa’s only veterans home and one of the largest in the nation, we’re proud to serve 399 veterans and spouses with dignity, compassion, and community. Join us in making IVH a place where those who served truly feel at home.

$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: $29.16/hour

At the Iowa Veterans Home (IVH) in Marshalltown, we are more than a workplace—we are a mission. 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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

All applicants are subject to a criminal background check, dependent adult abuse check, and child abuse check.

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.

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
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