Licensed Practical Nurse

Aura Health; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Missouri, Cape Girardeau, seeks an LPN or Graduate Nurse Resident to provide compassionate hands-on patient care under RN and physician supervision, delivering direct care and following individualized care plans. You will document assessments, educate patients and families, and participate in safety, infection control, and standard clinical practices in a collaborative environment.

This role emphasizes patient-centered care, timely med administration, and teamwork with registered

Qualifications

• LPN license or Graduate Nurse Resident status required.
• Direct patient care, medication administration, and treatment support experience.
• Ability to observe, assess, and report patient status changes.
• Strong communication and patient/family education skills.
• Commitment to safety, infection prevention, and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and perform prescribed treatments.
• Monitor patient condition and document assessments, outcomes, and changes.
• Support care plan implementation and assist with continuity of patient care.
• Educate patients and families on care needs and treatments.
• Ensure adherence to safety, infection-control, and clinical standards.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medication administration

Treatment support

Observation and reporting

Communication and patient education

Safety and infection control

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Graduate Nurse Resident program

Job description

Role Summary

Provide compassionate, hands-on patient care in a collaborative clinical environment. Deliver direct care under RN and physician supervision, while supporting individualized care plans and maintaining a safe, patient-centered approach.

Role Summary

Provide compassionate, hands-on patient care in a collaborative clinical environment. Deliver direct care under RN and physician supervision, while supporting individualized care plans and maintaining a safe, patient-centered approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer medications and perform prescribed treatments.
• Monitor patient condition and accurately document assessments, outcomes, and changes.
• Support care plan implementation and assist with continuity of patient care.
• Educate patients and families on care needs, treatments, and health guidance.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, infection-control, and clinical standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Graduate Nurse Resident status.
• Strong clinical skills in direct patient care, medication administration, and treatment support.
• Ability to closely observe, assess, and report patient status changes.
• Effective communication and patient/family education skills.
• Commitment to safety practices, infection prevention, and professional standards.