Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About The Position
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Independence Mental Health Institute (IMHI) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team! This is a full-time position with HHS and in addition to the base pay rate, there is an available shift differential of $0.90 per hour for second shift and $1.00 per hour for third shift. We also offer strong opportunity for advancement, growth, and development. LPNs at IMHI participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team, providing direct patient care and performing general nursing procedures. LPNs are expected to effectively apply nursing knowledge and skills throughout the delivery of services, document client treatment and concerns, administer medications, and communicate information and issues with supervisory and other nursing staff. IMHI provides inpatient treatment and acute psychiatric services, including individualized treatment plans and support for children and adolescent patients to continue their education. Individuals are encouraged to collaborate with staff members in formulating their own plan. Medication, group counseling, and activities therapies might be included as well. If you enjoy helping people with adult, children and family services, mental health treatment, disabilities services, and long-term care, this is a wonderful opportunity to consider.
Requirements
- A valid, unrestricted Iowa LPN license 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 is required.
- Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Enjoy helping people with adult, children and family services, mental health treatment, disabilities services, and long-term care.
Responsibilities
- Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide direct patient care.
- Perform general nursing procedures.
- Effectively apply nursing knowledge and skills throughout the delivery of services.
- Document client treatment and concerns.
- Administer medications.
- Communicate information and issues with supervisory and other nursing staff.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, paid holidays)
- Retirement Plans (IPERS, Retirement Investors Club)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care expenses)
- Life insurance
- Free long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
