Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department - Nights - Full Time

Azza HealthCare Agency; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient care in the Emergency Trauma Center under supervision of clinicians and/or RN direction. This role requires upholding patient rights, coordinating with multiple departments, and maintaining patient confidentiality.

You will support specialized emergency services including trauma and pediatric care, with focus on safe, efficient patient care and adherence to nursing standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Maintain a current LPN license in the hiring state and meet all state board nursing requirements.
• Hospital-based experience required; emergency department experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (AHA) certification required (or complete within required timeframe); LPN-IV certification requirements may apply.
• Ability to stand/walk most of the time; perform bending/stooping and assist with lifting/turning patients; push/pull/grip up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical nursing care for patients ranging from minor concerns to life-threatening injuries or illness.
• Coordinate with cross-department teams to support safe, effective patient care.
• Adhere to patient rights, privacy standards, and confidentiality requirements.
• Support specialized emergency services (e.g., trauma, stroke, burn care, pediatric emergency care, behavioral health resources, SANE program).

Skills

LPN license

Emergency dept experience

BLS certification

Mobility lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

Practical nursing program graduate

Current LPN license in hiring state

Job description

Role Summary

Provide patient care in the Emergency Trauma Center using the nursing process, under supervision of clinicians licensed to prescribe and/or under the direction of an RN. Maintain professional accountability for assigned patients, coordinate care with other departments, and uphold patient rights and confidentiality.

Role Summary

Provide patient care in the Emergency Trauma Center using the nursing process, under supervision of clinicians licensed to prescribe and/or under the direction of an RN. Maintain professional accountability for assigned patients, coordinate care with other departments, and uphold patient rights and confidentiality.

Key Duties

• Deliver practical nursing care for patients ranging from minor concerns to life-threatening injuries or illness.
• Coordinate with cross-department teams to support safe, effective patient care.
• Adhere to patient rights, privacy standards, and confidentiality requirements.
• Support specialized emergency services (e.g., trauma, stroke, burn care, pediatric emergency care, behavioral health resources, SANE program).

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Maintain a current LPN license in the hiring state and meet all state board nursing requirements.
• Hospital-based experience required; emergency department experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (AHA) certification required (or complete within required timeframe); LPN-IV certification requirements may apply.
• Ability to stand/walk most of the time; perform bending/stooping and assist with lifting/turning patients; push/pull/grip up to 50 pounds.