Job Information
Iowa Department of Administrative Services Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Temp in Glenwood, Iowa
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Temp
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Temp
Salary
$24.16 - $36.70 Hourly
Location
Glenwood - 51534 - Mills County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24-02406
Agency
411 Health & Human Services - Glenwood Resource Center
Opening Date
01/19/2024
Closing Date
4/28/2024 4:30 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-DNP
Point of Contact
Cara Heiman, cheiman@dhs.state.ia.us
To Apply
Please email your resume to Janet Samples, jsample@dhs.state.ia.us to be considered for this position.
Job Description
This is a non-merit position with the Department of Human Services - Glenwood Resource Center. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a Temporary LPN to join the team at the Glenwood Resource Center (GRC) which offers a continuum of care to Iowans experiencing intellectual disabilities. This is a temporary position limited to less than 780 hours per fiscal year with 8-hour shifts and a varied schedule which will include a weekend rotation.
The Glenwood Resource Center will be closing as a state operated specialty care facility on June 30, 2024. This position will end at that time. Applicants are encouraged to apply to gain experience in the areas of working for state operated specialty care.
Under functional supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the LPN performs technical nursing procedures and assures medical and nursing orders are carried out, treatments are performed, and all federal, state, local, and patient care standards are met. This includes general and emergency nursing interventions, performing physical assessments to identify health care needs, and documenting all assessments, observations, care, and treatment provided. Communication is a key part of this role as the LPN regularly shares information to RNs, physicians, as well as other team members as appropriate.
While providing direct care to individuals is the focus of this position, the LPN also plays an active role in the general operation of the facility as well. This position provides functional supervision of care provided by unlicensed nursing personnel, engages in performance improvement activities, collects, and reports data, and implements performance improvement measures. There is support for growth and development as an LPN at GRC. Along with participation in interdisciplinary treatment teams, work groups, nursing service teams, and committee assignments, LPNs also attend seminars, conferences, and other trainings to stay current in evidence-based nursing care standards and to advance their knowledge in the field.
An LPN license for the state of Iowa and a valid driver’s license are required.
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professionals (QIDPs) lead multidisciplinary teams in an integrated approach to service provision. Team members include: the individual, the individual's family/guardian, local county or HHS staff, direct support professionals, psychologist, psychology assistant, social worker, occupational therapist, speech/language pathologist, physical therapist, vocational/day program specialist, leisure specialist, dietitian, nurse, physician, pharmacist, psychiatrist. Specialty medical services are offered through community clinics and include podiatry, surgery, otolaryngology (ENT), gynecology, and optometry. Services are person-centered, strengths-based and focus on assisting the individual to transition to his/her community of choice.
GRC provides residential services for individuals who have struggled to be successful in the community, gives in-home support for those who transition to the community, and assists community-based providers by providing assessments, training, and other technical support. The goal of all GRC services is to help individuals be successful in their communities.
If you enjoy working as part of an interdisciplinary team, helping to develop person-centered Individual Support Plans, while also helping individuals stabilize and return to their community of preference then this is a wonderful opportunity to consider.
Glenwood Highlights
The City of Glenwood is home to just over 5,000 friendly people in the Loess Hills of southwest Iowa. A small rural community with strong ties to the Council Bluffs and Omaha metropolitan area, Glenwood is a dynamic and welcoming place to live and work. The Loess Hills landform is an Iowa treasure that spans more than 1,080 square miles along the eastern edge of the Missouri River flood plain. This unique feature is up to 15 miles wide and 220 miles long. Bridging rural and metropolitan areas, the hills have something for everyone. Home of the Mills County Historical Museum, seven historical buildings with the largest display of Prehistoric Native American Artifacts in the state of Iowa are located here. Nearby you can find the Hillsdale Lily Garden with 159 lily varieties on an acre of land surrounded by a walking path. Glenwood is just 25 minutes from Omaha and about 2 hours from Des Moines. Check out these 10 Reasons to Move to Iowa (https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/iowa/10-reasons-move-to-ia/) .
The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer
HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are also encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).
Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Iowa Board of Nursing 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.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/LicensedPracticalNurse-02002-82002.pdf) .
Agency
State of Iowa
Agency
411 Health & Human Services - Glenwood Resource Center
Address
711 S Vine St
Glenwood, Iowa, 51534
Website
http://dhs.iowa.gov/mhds/disability-services/resource-centers/glenwood
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