Job Description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is 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

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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 \xe2\x80\x9cbest kept secret in Northwest Iowa.\xe2\x80\x9d

Cherokee is 1 hour from Sioux City, 2 hours from Omaha, and 2 \xc2\xbd 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 .

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with \xe2\x80\x9clived experience\xe2\x80\x9d 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 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

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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. -

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