Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: State of Iowa
Location: Cherokee
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Department of
Human Services (DHS) merged on July 1, 2022, to form one agency,
the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). We are
seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the team at the
Cherokee Mental Health Institute (CMHI). This is a full-time
opportunity and starting pay is dependent upon experience and
education with a possible shift differential of $0.90 per hour for
second shift and $1.00 per hour for third shift. We also offer a
strong opportunity for advancement, growth, and development. The
CMHI team consists of medical providers, social workers, Registered
Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Resident Treatment
Workers (RTWs), and Resident Treatment Technicians (RTTs). LPNs
contribute to the team by demonstrating technical and professional
knowledge of the Nursing process, medication management, handling
physician orders, documentation and behavioral management of
patients. Under direct supervision, duties include admission,
transfer and discharge of patients, providing direct nursing care
as specified in the patient's individualized treatment plan,
alerting the team to any issues, and supervising or assisting with
patient care including bathing, meals and other activities of daily
living. Our LPNs also provide assigned patient education,
therapeutic activities, behavioral management interventions, and
comply with hospital safety precautions including observation
checks, hand-off communication and timely reporting of concerns to
the RN staff. There are also opportunities to provide leadership
for non-licensed staff, facilitate collaborative work habits and
promote team building. CMHI provides active inpatient treatment to
adults, adolescents and children in need of acute psychiatric care.
The facility provides several services including individualized
treatment plans. Support for children and adolescent patients to
continue their education is provided, and individuals are
encouraged to collaborate with staff members in formulating their
own plan. Medication, group counseling and activities therapies may
be included as well. We have a great total compensation package,
including: Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement
Plan) Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Vacation Leave Sick Leave
Paid Holidays (9 days/year) Flexible Spending Accounts Life
Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance For additional information
on benefits click here. Please Note: Under the Centers for Medicare
and Medicaid Services new vaccine mandate for healthcare workers
(published on November 5, 2021 and affirmed by the United States
Supreme Court on January 13, 2022), all potential employees of this
facility must have received, at a minimum, the first dose of a
primary series or a single dose vaccine OR have an approved
religious or medical exemption (as determined by the agency) OR
have documentation reflecting a temporary delay in vaccination (as
determined by the agency in accordance with CDC allowances), prior
to the start date. Candidates shall coordinate with agency staff to
ensure all requirements are met before the individual provides any
care, treatment, or other services for the facility and/or its
clients. Cherokee Highlights CMHI is located in Cherokee, Iowa, a
city of approximately 5,000 located in the beautiful Little Sioux
River Valley in Northwest Iowa. Enjoy fishing and canoeing on the
Little Sioux River that winds through town, providing a backdrop to
a well-developed parks and trails system. In addition, Cherokee has
over 1,000 acres of land devoted to parks for things like camping,
hiking, and horseback riding. Cherokee is the home of the first
accredited museum and planetarium in Iowa, Sandford Museum and
Planetarium, established in 1951. Cherokee may be the smallest town
in the world to have its own symphony orchestra! This 60-member
orchestra has been referred to as the "best kept secret in
Northwest Iowa." Cherokee is 1 hour from Sioux City, 2 hours from
Omaha, and 2 hours from Des Moines. Des Moines is home to Wells
Fargo Arena (host site of NCAA Basketball and premier concerts),
and Lauridsen Skatepark, the nation's largest public skate venue.
Additionally, Des Moines has one of the nation's finest State Fairs
and is home to professional sports teams the Iowa Cubs and Iowa
Wolves. Check out these 10 Reasons to Move to Iowa. The State of
Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer HHS values those with "lived experience"
and encourages foster 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- 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 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 this link
to view the job description.
Keywords: State of Iowa, Sioux City , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Healthcare , Cherokee, Iowa
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