LPN - Structured Care, Impactful Team, PM/Overnight Shifts

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Cherokee (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Retirement Investors Club (RIC)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Holidays

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, is seeking a committed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders (CCUSO) in Cherokee. This part-time position offers a structured, team-based clinical environment with opportunities for pay increases after probation and annual reviews.

Shifts include afternoon and overnight options with differential pay.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure required by state nursing board.
• Background check required for all applicants.
• Ability to work in a structured, team-focused clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver acute and chronic nursing care.
• Promote health and prevent disease through patient education.
• Participate in therapeutic treatment activities.
• Provide psychological support, guidance, and reassurance.
• Escort patients as needed.
• Accurately document patient behaviors, attitudes, and care activities.
• Contribute to a safe, structured treatment environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Documentation

Health education

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse licensure (LPN)

Job description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, is seeking a committed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders (CCUSO) in Cherokee. This part-time position offers a structured, team-based clinical environment with opportunities for pay increases after probation and annual reviews.

Shifts include afternoon and overnight options with differential pay.