Licensed Practical Nurse

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Anamosa (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus

Job summary

State of Iowa - Executive Branch seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Anamosa State Penitentiary to plan, implement, and evaluate health care for incarcerated individuals. You will perform nursing procedures, conduct physical exams, provide CPR and first aid, and complete required documentation.

Join a dedicated team in Anamosa, IA, offering opportunities to contribute to safe communities while maintaining professional standards and adherence to licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse licensure by the Iowa Board of Nursing or through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Compact license holders must obtain an Iowa license within 60 days.
• Include your State of Iowa or Compact State License Number when submitting your application.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate health care for incarcerated individuals.
• Perform nursing procedures, conduct physical examinations, provide CPR and first aid.
• Complete required documentation and maintain accurate records.

Skills

LPN licensure

Education

LPN licensure (Iowa Board of Nursing)

Job description

Job Description

This position may be eligible for a $8,000 recruitment bonus.

Job Description

This position may be eligible for a $8,000 recruitment bonus.

Current state employees are not eligible for recruitment payments upon transfer, demotion, or promotion to another agency.

A Position in the Iowa Department of Correction is more than a job. It's a calling.

Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Iowans in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls.

Join the Anamosa State Penitentiary team as a Licensed Practical Nurse! In this position you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating health care for incarcerated individuals.

This would include following nursing procedures, conducting physical examination, providing CPR and first aid, and completing required documentation.

At Anamosa Correctional Facility, in Anamosa Iowa we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; i.e., Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Food Service and other support areas.

Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide an environment that facilitates change for incarcerated individuals.

Come be a part of creating opportunities for safer communities.

You’ll find an exceptional workplace where mutual respect and support are part of the culture.

E-Verify and Right to Work

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 .

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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 .

Additional Qualification Requirements

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 .