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Lifepoint Health

Monitor Technician (MT)

Ottumwa, IA · On-site

... watch several patients' heart rhythms. Technicians observe, listen, respond to alarms, identify ... excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Lifepoint Health

Monitor Technician (MT)

Ottumwa, IA · On-site

... watch several patients' heart rhythms. Technicians observe, listen, respond to alarms, identify ... excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

LifePoint Health

Monitor Technician (MT)

Ottumwa, IA · On-site

... watch several patients' heart rhythms. Technicians observe, listen, respond to alarms, identify ... excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

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How much do patient watch jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient watch in Iowa is $17.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.47 and $18.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical responsibilities of a patient watch?

A Patient Watch is primarily responsible for continuously observing assigned patients to ensure their safety, particularly those who may be at risk of harm to themselves or others. Daily tasks include monitoring patient behavior, alerting nursing staff to any changes or emergent situations, and documenting observations as required by hospital protocol. You may work closely with nurses, security personnel, and other hospital staff, making collaboration and effective reporting critical aspects of the job. This role involves long periods of attentiveness, often requiring you to remain in the patient's room or immediate vicinity for your entire shift. While challenging, the position offers valuable experience and opportunities to advance within healthcare support roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the patient watch position, and why are they important?

Excelling as a Patient Watch requires attention to detail, basic patient care knowledge, and the ability to remain vigilant for extended periods, often with a high school diploma or equivalent as the standard qualification. Experience with hospital communication systems and basic documentation or observation recording tools is typically expected. Strong observational skills, patience, and calm communication help individuals handle stressful situations and interact effectively with patients and healthcare staff. These abilities are crucial to ensure patient safety, promptly respond to concerning behaviors, and support the broader healthcare team.

What is a patient watch?

A Patient Watch job involves monitoring patients who require continuous observation for safety reasons, such as those at risk of falls, self-harm, or disorientation. Responsibilities typically include ensuring the patient remains safe, reporting any changes in behavior to nursing staff, and providing companionship when needed. Patient Watch staff work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare settings under the supervision of medical professionals. Strong observational skills, patience, and the ability to stay alert for extended periods are essential for this role.

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Infographic showing various Patient Watch job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,139 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

LPN - openings in Polk City & Ankeny, IA

On With Life

Ankeny, IA

$24 - $32.75/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 13 days ago

On With Life rating

4.5

Company rating: 4.5 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

We are currently hiring Full-Time, Part-Time, & PRN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our team at locations in Polk City, Iowa or Ankeny, Iowa!

This role delivers individualized care within a transdisciplinary team serving persons with brain injuries and neurological conditions. At On With Life, you can be a part of something greater. The rehabilitation process from a brain injury or other neurological condition is a 24/7 job for each person served, and our nurses collaborate with our medical providers, dietary team and other individuals in our team of experts to keep persons served healthy along the way.
There is great joy in watching someone do something for the first time after their injury. You’ll have the opportunity to watch people take their first steps, say their first words, or even enjoy their first snack or favorite meal. You can be a large part of the journey that each person served takes, making memories with them along the way. We are a not-for-profit organization founded by survivors and their families, and each person served is a new member of that family. We are looking for extraordinary individuals like you to join us!
  • Environment: Skilled Long-Term Care     
    • Location: Polk City, Iowa
    • Hours: 6:00PM-6:30AM (3 shifts/week) rotating holidays & every 3rd weekend required
    • Nurses 1:10 ratio all shifts, CNAS 1:5 Days & 1:10 nights 

OR

  • Environment: Post-Acute Care     
    • Location: Ankeny, Iowa
    • Part-Time Schedule; Hours: 6:00PM-6:30AM (2 shifts/wk) rotating holidays & every 3rd weekend required
    • Full-Time Schedule; Hours 6:00PM-6:30AM (3 shifts/wk) rotating holidays & every 3rd weekend required
    • Full-Time Schedule; Hours 6:00AM-2:30PM (5 shifts/wk) rotating holidays & every 3rd weekend required
    • Full-Time Schedule; Hours 2:00PM-10:30PM (4 shifts/wk) rotating holidays & every 3rd weekend required

PRN Opportunities available on ALL SHIFTS

IMPORTANT: Please note that our orientation process (typically up to 1 month) may require working days or shifts outside of what will be your permanent schedule. 

Responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
  • Provide direct nursing care according to individual care plans and physician orders.
  • Supervise and mentor Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
  • Coordinate care with a transdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
  • Support medical, dietary, and therapeutic needs of persons served.
  • Document and report changes in condition and participate in care planning.
  • Help persons served achieve their highest quality of life through skilled nursing interventions.
  • Support activities of daily living and encourage independence.
  • Ensure care aligns with facility policies and individual preferences. 

Benefits of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

  • With one of the top nursing staff-to-patient ratios in the state, you’ll have more time with each person served!
  • Incentives, hiring bonus (up to $12,500), & referral bonuses
  • Shift differentials of 9% for evening hours (2P-10P) and 11% for overnight hours (10P-6A)
  • Annual raises & annual bonuses (discretionary)
  • Early wage access (through ZayZoon)
  • Health, vision, & dental insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

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