Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Evening Shift

State-of-Missour; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off: 3 weeks vacation + 3–S

12 holidays

Health insurance

Free life insurance

Retirement plan

Savings match up to 25

Birth/adoption leave

Job summary

Missouri Veterans Home is recruiting a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing care for our Veterans, including assessment, medication delivery, and coordination with the nursing team. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with standards, and compassionate patient support.

We offer competitive hourly pay with day, evening, and weekend shifts, plus a weekend differential. Join a dedicated team serving Missouri's veterans with a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Must hold an LPN license in Missouri in good standing.
• Recent graduate may practice as graduate nurse until licensure results are received or 90 days after graduation, per MO Board of Nursing rules.

Responsibilities

• Assess Veterans' needs and provide skilled nursing procedures per practice standards.
• Coordinate tasks of nursing personnel on unit.
• Deliver medications accurately and observe patient responses and changes.
• Transcribe and implement physician orders; document accurately in EMR.

Skills

LPN license

Education

Nursing program completion or current grad status

Job description

Our Missouri Veterans Home prides itself in providing best-in-class quality, compassionate care. We are recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled technical nursing services to assess our Veterans medical needs. If you want to join a nursing team who is Always on Mission to better the lives of our state's heroes, apply today!

Pay:

• Day shift: $29.30 - $31.28/hour
• Evening and night shift: $31.30 - $33.28/hour
• Pay commensurate with experience
• Additional $1.50/hour weekend shift differential available

Examples of Work

• Assess needs of Veterans and ensures services are consistent with needs
• Perform clinical nursing procedures according to acceptable standards of practice
• Coordinates tasks of nursing personnel designated to specified wing/unit
• Provide skilled technical nursing services as directed by Registered Nurse Supervisor and report significant changes
• Deliver medication accurately and conduct follow-up observations
• Participate in orientation of unit staff
• Transcribe and implement physician orders
• Document in the electronic medical record (EMR) accurately and timely

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Missouri – in good standing; or
• A recent graduate of an accredited nursing program may practice as a graduate nurse until results of first licensure examination are received or until 90 days after graduation, whichever occurs first, as allowed by the Missouri Board of Nursing

Benefits

• Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers
• Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Home
• 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement
• Up to $25/month match on savings plan
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

At the Missouri Veterans Commission, we value diversity because we believe in the power of our differences. MVC strives for an inclusive work environment where equal and equitable opportunities exist for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, uniformed service member, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law