Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN - Iowa Veterans Home

State-of-Iow; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

State of Iowa is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses for a non-merit, temporary position exempt from screening. Scheduling options include as few as two shifts per month, or every third weekend with evening (2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.) or night (8:15 p.m. – 6:15 a.m.) shifts.

Pay rate ranges from $30.38 to $39.33 per hour. New graduates and experienced nurses are encouraged to apply. Orientation of 80 hours is required within the first 6 weeks, with a maximum of 780 hours per fiscal year.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Exemption from screening and referral requirements as described by Iowa DHS policies.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

This is a non-merit, temporary position. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Available Scheduling Options

Work as few as two shifts per month in areas with identified needs.

OR

Commit to every third weekend with a choice of:

• Evening Shift: 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• Night Shift: 8:15 p.m. – 6:15 a.m.

Rate of pay is $30.38-$39.33

Benefits for Your Career Stage

• New Graduates: This is an ideal way to gain diverse clinical experience and build your skill set while pursuing advanced certifications or further education.
• Experienced Nurses: These roles provide the work-life balance necessary for those needing a flexible schedule or supplemental income without a full-time commitment.

Other Details

• Annual Hour Limit: You may work a maximum of 780 hours per fiscal year.
• Average Bi-weekly Hours: This equates to an average of 30 hours per pay period.
• Mandatory Orientation: You must complete at least 80 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of your hire date.
• Scheduling Flexibility: Beyond the mandatory orientation, you have the flexibility to pick up additional hours at your convenience, provided you do not exceed the annual 780-hour cap.
• All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check, Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check.

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.

Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse.