Lpn Jobs/salaries In Iowa

mewmeow · Mar 2, 2006

Hello, I'm curious to know the types of LPN positions and respective salaries in Iowa. Also I'm interested in knowing if there is a state institution (something like an "Iowa State Hospital" that cares for mentally retarded/developmentally disabled adults,criminally insane, etc populations) and if so, where is that located and what are the salaries for LPNs there? Thanks for any input!

Hi,

In the Quad cities LPN's make approx. 15.00 to 17.00 in LTC. Agency pays $20.00/hr.

Can't speak for hospital wages.

purple_rose_3 · Mar 7, 2006

I work in LTC in Southeast Iowa and I make $17.39/hour

DSM nurse36 · Jun 23, 2006

Yes we have one such place it is called Woodward state hospital in woodward IA. There are also a lot of places around Iowa that provide services to MR individuals in their homes.

Midwest4me · Jun 23, 2006

Thank you all for the responses; the information is greatly appreciated!

ALF_LPN · Dec 9, 2006

I just started working in an Assisted Living Facility near Davenport, I make $18/hr during the week and $20/hr during the weekend. I have just recieved my LPN.

rlaurengirl22 · Jan 17, 2007

I live close to Davenport. Any weekend package openings that you know of?

Thanks!

I just started working in an Assisted Living Facility near Davenport, I make $18/hr during the week and $20/hr during the weekend. I have just recieved my LPN.

cewlmom3 · Jan 17, 2007

I work for the Dept. of Corrections in Iowa City plenty of mental health there.

Cherokee RTW · Jun 14, 2007

There are 4 State Hospitals ( psychiatric facilities ) in Iowa. One in each corner of the State. I can't attest to the wages of LPN's but they generally earn about $1.00 more an hour than do RTW's ( Resident Treatment Workers ) which are the equivalent of a CNA ( Certified Nursing Assistant ).

After working 26 yrs as an RTW my current wage is: roughly $19.60 an hour. I work in NW Iowa.

midcom · Jun 14, 2007

There are 4 State Hospitals ( psychiatric facilities ) in Iowa. One in each corner of the State. I can't attest to the wages of LPN's but they generally earn about $1.00 more an hour than do RTW's ( Resident Treatment Workers ) which are the equivalent of a CNA ( Certified Nursing Assistant ).
After working 26 yrs as an RTW my current wage is: roughly $19.60 an hour. I work in NW Iowa.

My class recently toured MHI in Independence. Several in our class live close & are interested in working there. We were told it is really hard to get on in these facilities mainly because they do pay better & it's a govt job. They don't have much turnover.

Dixie

Cherokee RTW · Jun 14, 2007

Cherokee Mental Health Institute is hiring!

They have had some problems getting LPNs to apply for positions there. Probably due to the remoteness of the Institute. Ie: it's 60 miles from the nearest city of any size.

They have at least 3 RTW positions available one on the PM shift, and two on the overnight shift. If there aren't any LPN positions open you could apply for an RTW position and transfer to an LPN slot when one opens up. The pay difference is only about $1.00 and hour difference.

The Nursing Staff are aging, and retiring so positions are coming available in Cherokee. Please apply pronto, we need help!

But only apply if you are willing to work hard and get along with your coworkers. (That's just my preference. )

Summer69 · Jun 18, 2007

Glenwood Iowa has a facility similar to Woodward-Is is on the western part of the state about 30 miles from Omaha. Woodward is about 30 miles for DesMoines.