Licensed Practical Nurse

MEP Health; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Joplin, MO seeks an LPN to deliver hands-on patient care, support care plans, and collaborate with RNs in a team-based environment.

You will administer medications, monitor vital signs, document in EMR systems, educate patients and families, uphold infection control, and participate in ongoing learning and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Hands-on patient care experience is required.
• Experience with medication administration is expected.
• Proficient EMR documentation skills.
• Strong communication and teaching abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team.
• Commitment to safety and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on patient care and support care plans.
• Administer medications and monitor vital signs.
• Document care accurately in EMR systems.
• Educate patients and families on health management.
• Uphold safety and infection control standards.
• Collaborate with RNs and healthcare providers in a team-based environment.
• Participate in continuous learning and professional development.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Medication administration knowledge

Vital signs monitoring

EMR documentation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Infection control

Patient education

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Role: LPN in Healthcare & Medical Services

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on patient care and support care plans


• Administer medications and monitor vital signs


• Document care accurately in EMR systems


• Educate patients and families on health management


• Uphold safety and infection control standards


• Collaborate with RNs and healthcare providers in a team-based environment


• Participate in continuous learning and professional development


• Contribute to innovative, patient-centered care initiatives

Qualifications & Skills

• Compassionate with excellent patient care skills


• Knowledge of medication administration and vital sign monitoring


• Proficiency in EMR documentation


• Strong communication and educational abilities


• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team


• Commitment to safety, infection control, and quality care