LPN - openings in Polk City & Ankeny, IA *$10,000 hiring bonus!*

On With Life; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Hiring bonus up to $12,500

Health, vision, dental insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

CPR training provided

Job summary

On With Life in Iowa seeks Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our team across locations in Polk City or Ankeny. Roles include 3 shifts/week in 6:00 PM–6:30 AM rotations and several full- or part-time schedules, with PRN opportunities.

You will work with a transdisciplinary rehab team to deliver high-quality care. We offer competitive pay starting around $23.50 per hour, shift differentials, hiring incentives up to $12,500, and benefits such as health, vision, and dental insurance, plus

Qualifications

• Current Iowa LPN license in good standing.
• CPR certification required (training provided if needed).
• Availability for rotating holidays and every 3rd weekend.
• On-call rotation availability (on-call pay).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care per individual care plans and physician orders.
• Supervise and mentor CNAs.
• Coordinate care with a transdisciplinary rehab team.
• Support medical, dietary, and therapeutic needs of persons served.
• Document and report changes in condition; participate in care planning.
• Help patients achieve quality of life through skilled nursing interventions.
• Assist with activities of daily living and promote independence.
• Ensure care aligns with facility policies and patient preferences.

Education

LPN license (Iowa)

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Full‑Time, Part‑Time, PRN

We are currently hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our team at locations in Polk City, Iowa, or Ankeny, Iowa. This role delivers individualized care within a transdisciplinary team serving persons with brain injuries and neurological conditions. Nurses collaborate with medical providers, the dietary team, and other experts to keep patients healthy throughout the rehabilitation process.

Position Details

• Environment: Skilled Long‑Term Care
• Location: Polk City, Iowa
• Hours: 6:00 PM–6:30 AM (3 shifts/week) rotating holidays & every 3rd weekend required
• Staffing: Nurses 1:10 ratio all shifts, CNAs 1:5 days & 1:10 nights

OR

• Environment: Post‑Acute Care
• Location: Ankeny, Iowa
• Part‑Time Schedule: 6:00 PM–6:30 AM (2 shifts/wk) rotating holidays & every 3rd weekend required
• Full‑Time Schedule 1: 6:00 PM–6:30 AM (3 shifts/wk) rotating holidays & every 3rd weekend required
• Full‑Time Schedule 2: 6:00 AM–2:30 PM (5 shifts/wk) rotating holidays & every 3rd weekend required
• Full‑Time Schedule 3: 2:00 PM–10:30 PM (4 shifts/wk) rotating holidays & every 3rd weekend required

PRN opportunities are available on all shifts.

Please note that orientation (typically up to 1 month) may require working days or shifts outside of your permanent schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care according to individual care plans and physician orders.
• Supervise and mentor Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
• Coordinate care with a transdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Support medical, dietary, and therapeutic needs of persons served.
• Document and report changes in condition and participate in care planning.
• Help persons served achieve their highest quality of life through skilled nursing interventions.
• Support activities of daily living and encourage independence.
• Ensure care aligns with facility policies and individual preferences.

Benefits

• Top nursing staff‑to‑patient ratios in the state.
• Competitive pay – LPNs start at $23.50 with no experience.
• Incentives, hiring bonus (up to $12,500), & referral bonuses.
• Shift differentials of 9% for evening hours (2 PM–10 PM) and 11% for overnight hours (10 PM–6 AM).
• Annual raises & discretionary bonuses.
• Early wage access (via ZayZoon).
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Company‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Requirements

• Current LPN license in good standing in the State of Iowa.
• Ability to maintain CPR certification (training provided if needed).
• Availability for rotating holiday shifts & every 3rd weekend (unless weekend‑only).
• Availability for on‑call rotation (on‑call pay available).

Candidate Profile

• Puts others first – the people we serve are at the core of everything we do.
• Seeks opportunities to innovate and create change.
• Is curious, willing to be both an expert and a student, and dares to be extraordinary.
• Sets higher standards beyond what others expect.
• Recognizes the uniqueness of each individual, knowing injury does not define potential.
• Comfortable working with computers and electronic records.
• Excellent educator and passionate about providing encouragement.

On With Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we make all employment‑related decisions based on your competencies, talents, and professional potential.