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Riverside, Iowa

Licensed Practical Nurse – River Crossing Family Medicine 70%25

Licensed Practical NurseNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$21.77-$32.43/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

The University of Iowa Community Clinics (UICC) is seeking a patient centered 70%25 (28 hours a week) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work at our UICC River Crossing Family Medicine Clinic. This position will mainly support our Family Medicine Clinics but could float to other patient specialties/clinic locations including but not limited to: Pediatrics and/or Specialty/Outreach Clinics.

For over 100 years, Iowa Healthcare’s primary focus has been the health and wellness of our patients. We provide care for pregnancy, baby wellness, vaccinations, school and athletic physicals, acute visits, annual check-ups, mental health, on-site laboratory services, and more.

Our team builds relationships with patients, monitors their care history, and delivers personalized, compassionate care to every patient.

When a patient needs specialty care, our family medicine provider connects them with the appropriate UI Health Care specialist, ensuring a seamless experience by sharing your medical records.

This position comes with the University of Iowa's full, comprehensive benefit package including generous employer contributions into retirement plans, paid vacation and sick leave, and much more! This position also includes FREE on-site parking!

#LPN #UICC #bestbenefits #topworkplace

Duties to Include

Provides nursing care under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.

Participates in the development of nursing care plans and in the implementation of therapeutic program for patients.

In less complex situations, may assume responsibility for directing and supervising assigned nursing personnel. In more complex situations, performs as an assistant to the registered professional nurse.

Current valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the University Driving Policy Standards

University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

WE CARE Core Values

Welcoming - We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees, and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education.

Excellence - We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research.

Collaboration - We encourage collaboration with healthcare systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region, as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork - guided by compassion - is the best way to work.

Accountability - We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur.

Respect - We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.

Empowerment - We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.

  • Benefits Highlights.
  • Regular salaried position located in Riverside, IA (and surrounding clinic locations)

Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including paid vacation as well as paid sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: hr.uiowa.edu

  • Percent of Time: 70%25 (28 hours per week)
  • Schedule: 28 hours/week will vary and be accomplished Monday – Friday 8:00am - 8:00pm.
  • Location: Riverside, IA. (or surround clinics based on clinical need or hours)
  • Pay Grade: 11 hr.uiowa.edu
  • Salary: $31,819.03 - $47,399.69 (at 70%25 time) / Hourly: $21.77 - $32.43 (based on years of experience)

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the Iowa Board of Nursing, or eligible for temporary work permit. Responsible to take the required continuing education hours to maintain a valid LPN certification.

Basic Cardiac Life Support provider.

Special Qualification/License

  • Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
  • Demonstrated excellent written/verbal communication.
  • Highly Desired Requirements
  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology
  • Public contact / customer service experience.
  • Desirable Qualifications
  • Previous Epic experience.
  • Minimum 1 year ambulatory experience.
  • Previous phlebotomy experience.

In order to be considered, applicants must upload resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Elisabeth-Anders@uiowa.edu

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

The department intends to hire one candidate from either the Licensed Practical Nurse (REQ#26005731) or Medical Assistant II (REQ#26005728) based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Provide nursing care under the supervision of a registered professional nurse and participate in developing and implementing patient care plans. In less complex situations, direct and supervise assigned nursing personnel; in more complex situations, assist the registered professional nurse.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an Iowa LPN license or be eligible for a temporary work permit, maintain required continuing education, and hold Basic Cardiac Life Support provider certification. A valid driver's license, ability to meet University fleet safety standards, and excellent written and verbal communication are required; medical terminology, customer service, Epic, ambulatory care, and phlebotomy experience are desired.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient Care PlanningTherapeutic Program ImplementationSupervision of Nursing PersonnelWritten Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Practical Nurse – River Crossing Family Medicine 70%25 at University of Iowa a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in LPN roles — ranked against 147 active LPN roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Family Medicine Career Context

Licensed Practical Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$56k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top LPN Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

1
$52k
4
$65k-80k
2
$80k-95k
1
$104k

Annual compensation range

#1

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$26.1-$38.7/hr
#2

Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse PRNPer Diem

Elara Caring · Holyoke, Massachusetts

$30/hr
#3

Licensed Vocational Nurse II, Family Medicine

$35.6-$49.84/hr
#4

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (RN) | Case Manager Estherville Clinic

$22.5-$41.25/hr
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of LPN roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 147 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Riverside

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$332k
Median resident rent
$918/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Iowa City, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About University of Iowa

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
Free On-Site Parking