Graduate Practical Nurse - Path to LPN & Hands-on Care

Mosaic Life Care; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosaic Life Care is seeking a Graduate Practical Nurse to work under the supervision of the Clinic Manager and provider/RN. You will deliver quality patient care, assist with procedures, and delegate tasks to unlicensed personnel as needed.

This is a time-limited role with progression toward LPN licensure or reassignment based on licensure status and exam results. Responsibilities include patient preparation, medication administration, and patient/family education.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• LPN licensure in designated state or eligibility.
• IV Certification required within hire or 1 year.
• BLS required within 90 days.
• Driver's License valid in state; required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Greets and prepares patient for provider examination and treatment.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per nursing standards.
• Assists provider with procedures and maintains equipment before/after procedures.
• Engages in patient/family teaching to achieve desired outcomes.
• Monitors scheduling of patients, answers inquiries, and maintains timely flow.
• Observes, records, and reports patient condition to provider.
• Arranges for patient referral testing at other facilities or specialty care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Patient education

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Recent graduate of an accredited practical nursing program

Tools

IV Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Mosaic Life Care is seeking a Graduate Practical Nurse to work under the supervision of the Clinic Manager and provider/RN. You will deliver quality patient care, assist with procedures, and delegate tasks to unlicensed personnel as needed.

This is a time-limited role with progression toward LPN licensure or reassignment based on licensure status and exam results. Responsibilities include patient preparation, medication administration, and patient/family education.