Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Night Shift

State of Missouri; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing care for Veterans at Missouri Veterans Home. The role includes clinical procedures, medication administration, and coordination of nursing tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Eligible graduates may practice as graduate nurses until licensure results are received or 90 days after graduation. A weekend shift differential of $1.50/hour is available, with day/evening/night shifts offered at specified

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse in Missouri in good standing.
• Recent graduate may practice as graduate nurse until licensure is received or 90 days after graduation, per MO Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess Veterans' medical needs and provide skilled nursing services.
• Deliver medications accurately and monitor outcomes.
• Coordinate nursing tasks within the wing/unit and report changes to RN supervisor.
• Document in EMR in a timely manner.

Skills

LPN license

Nursing assessment

Med administration

Education

Missouri nursing program graduate eligibility

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

How To Reach Us

Each MO Veterans Home has a recruiter on staff. We are here to answer any questions you may have. Please follow the link to our Hiring Page to find your local recruiter's contact information.
MVC Hiring Page: https://mvc.dps.mo.gov/hiring/
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 .