Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview

Llicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Women’s Intake Center – 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 and offer 10-hour shift scheduling with 2-3 days off in a row, not exceeding 3-4 days per week.

The available shift is 1pm-11pm with days off as assigned, including every other weekend. You will deliver essential healthcare services that make a difference in the lives of our patients within a secure, correctional facility setting.

Join a team of healthcare professionals in an environment that challenges and supports your growth, while positively impacting a diverse and underserved population.

• 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., urinalysis, 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, holidays and sick leave
• Healthcare: comprehensive health and dental insurance with supplemental vision
• Retirement: IPERS retirement with option for deferred compensation plan
• Life Insurance: free insurance plan
• Flexibility:
  Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Support:
  Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs

Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a LPN in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator's Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Include your State of Iowa or compact state license number and expiration date with your application. Compact license holders are required to obtain an Iowa license within 60 days.

For additional information, please view the job description. Information regarding the Nurse Licensure Compact is available from the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators. Review the provisions of the statute that authorized the creation of the Nurse Licensure Compact at Chapter 152E, Iowa Code.