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Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN - Iowa Veterans Home
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$57,004 / year median in Iowa
+12% projected growth
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.
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.
Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Dental Insurance