Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Open Schedule times between Monday-Friday 6 : 00 am to 10 : 00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 6 : 00 am to 10 : 00 pm home health assignment in Des Moines, Iowa.

Experience a work culture where nurses are valued, management backs you, and you’re empowered to be a patient’s advocate.

At Interim HealthCare of West Des Moines, these are just a few rewards you’ll enjoy as a Pediatric LPN.

What sets us apart? For starters, more than 90 percent of our leaders are nurses and medical professionals who are right here in Des Moines.

So, we know firsthand what it takes to be a nurse and the sacrifices you make to serve others.

We also understand the importance of being a voice for your patients so they can receive the resources and care they deserve and we’ll be there to support you.

You are made for this if you share our passion for patient-centered comprehensive care!

Our Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurses enjoy some notable benefits :

• 1 : 1 nurse-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
• Flexible assignments, autonomy, and work-life balance
• PTO ( 160 hours per year, plus 80 hours of sick pay ) and Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

As a Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do :

• Provide home-based care to pediatric patients with illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases often after discharge from a hospital, rehab, or nursing facility
• Examine patients, do assessments, document progress, and report changes to their physician
• Educate patients on their plan of care, prescribed medication, therapy, diet and exercise
• Coach family members on the patient’s plan of care, medication, and home safety
• Ensure goals are met and coordinate discharge from services

A few must-haves for Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurses :

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and active LPN license in IA
• New Grads Welcome
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Clinical proficiency in nursing specialty, strong communication skills, and compassion

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Registered Nurses (RNs).

Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to nurses is expressed through our passion to put patients first, a culture that values and appreciates nurses, and our ongoing efforts to advocate for nurses in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work.

Join a nationwide network of nurses who have rediscovered the passion that led them to nursing.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.