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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health

Sacred Heart Health System

Ankeny, Iowa

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Posted Aug 12, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 14, 2026

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Are you looking for a rewarding career in home health care where you’re valued as an integral part of the team? Look no further! Freedom Home Health Care, managed by Sacred Heart Health, a family-owned and operated company, is dedicated to placing our employees and patients at the center of everything we do. Our mission is simple: deliver the highest quality home health services with compassion and integrity. We are seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who are passionate about providing exceptional care in the Ankeny, IA area. As a Home Health LPN, you’ll provide one-on-one skilled nursing care in the home, following a patient-specific care plan developed by the RN Case Manager. You’ll work collaboratively with a supportive team of healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. What You’ll Do Provide skilled nursing care in the home as outlined in the plan of treatment. Assess patient conditions, communicate changes, and document accurately. Perform wound care, disease management, and medication reviews. Educate patients and families on care plans and safe practices. Collaborate with physicians, RNs, and the interdisciplinary team. Qualifications Current, valid Iowa LPN license Minimum 1 year of home health experience. Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance. Current Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training or ability to obtain upon hire. Current CPR certification. BENEFITS {Full-Time} Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance Supplemental Insurance Options 401(k) with Company Match Generous Paid Time Off (6 hours every pay period, earn up to 4 weeks annually) Paid Holidays Mileage & Extended Travel Reimbursement Scrubs Provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Experience: Home health: 1 year (Required) About Sacred Heart Health Inc Join our dedicated team of medical professionals at Faith Home Health & Hospice. We are looking for skilled and compassionate healthcare practitioners who share our values and sense of commitment. If you’re interested in working with us, we can’t wait to hear from you!

Skills for this role

Wound CareDisease ManagementMedication ReviewPatient AssessmentPatient EducationDocumentationPatient Progress TrackingCare Plan Implementation

Certifications

CPRBLS

Requirements

  • Iowa LPN License

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance program
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching

About the employer

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Sacred Heart Health System
Health system employer

You are weighing Sacred Heart Health System in Ankeny, Iowa—a Des Moines suburb that still carries a small-town feel even as new construction fills in around it. Most housing is post-2000 subdivisions; Prairie Trail adds larger newer homes and a…

4.2 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • Iowa compact-license state status
  • Flat state income tax around 3.8%
  • Average commute near 20.8 minutes

What reviewers flag

  • Traffic congestion on Interstate 35 and other main routes from rapid growth
  • No employer-specific pay, ratio, scheduling, or residency facts available yet
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On your path

Home Health is a specialty you move into. Agencies want acute time first, then train the home-specific work.

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