Licensed Practical Nurse - Clinic - Orthopedic

SSM Health; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible payment options via DailyPay

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking licensed practical nurses to provide bedside care under supervision in Wentzville and St. Charles, MO. The role emphasizes medication administration, patient education, and coordination with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program with LPN licensure and BLS certification is required. No prior experience is strictly necessary; patient safety and compassion are valued in this team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure required in applicable states.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients under direction of RN or physician within license scope.
• Administers medications and observes for adverse reactions.
• Performs laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
• Educates patients and families about treatment plans and post-discharge care.
• Documents encounters, orders, and test results as directed.
• Maintains safety and works with the care team to support patient progress.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Location: Covers Wentzville & St. Charles Locations; MO-SSM Health Medical Group, St. Charles – 400 First Capitol Drive.

Job Summary

Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within the scope of license.

Primary Responsibilities

• Contributes to the assessment of patients and ensures the well-being of patients.
• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Performs laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
• Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self‑care post‑discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow‑up care.
• May document the provider's encounter with patients, listing diagnoses, symptoms, and discharge/follow‑up instructions and prescriptions as indicated by the provider.
• May transcribe patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications; completes charts by transcribing results of labs, x‑rays, or other evaluations; continuously checks progress of data availability to ensure complete workup for provider decisions.
• May transcribe consultations or discussions with family or the patient's private physician or the on‑call physician.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.

Experience

No experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0‑25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25‑50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

Required Professional License and/or Certifications

• Illinois: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Nurse Licensure Issued by Compact State.

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

7307000125 SJMOB Orthopedic

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay provides instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.