How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC make in Des Moines, IA? The average Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC salary in Des Moines, IA is $54,125 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $50,250 and $59,002. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC Salary $46,722 Des Moines,IA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC Salary $50,250 Des Moines,IA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC Salary $54,125 Des Moines,IA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC Salary $59,002 Des Moines,IA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC Salary $63,442 Des Moines,IA February 26, 2024
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What skills does a Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Commitment: An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.

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Home Care: Homecare is health care or supportive care provided by a professional caregiver in the individual home where the patient or client is living, as opposed to care provided in group accommodations like clinics or nursing home.

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Futures: Futures are derivative financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and set price.

Commitment 4.23%
Home Care 5.42%
Futures 1.61%
Others 88.74%

Job Description for Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC administers nursing care in a nursing home environment under the supervision of a registered nurse or other medical supervisor. Provides basic medical care, including changing bandages, administering prescribed medication, and collecting specimens. Being a Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients by assisting with bathing, feeding, and dressing. Monitors and reports changes in patient's condition to supervisor. Additionally, Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC requires a high school diploma. Requires graduation from approved LPN educational program. Requires a state license to practice. Typically reports to a registered nurse or supervisor. Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC, the highest Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC salary is in Miami, FL, where the Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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