Licensed Practical Nurse or Graduate LPN - Medical Telemetry Unit

Azza HealthCare Agency; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care in Springfield, MO, following the nursing process under supervision and ensuring safe outcomes. You will administer medications and treatments as permitted by licensure and policy, while upholding patient rights and confidentiality.

The role requires an accredited LPN program graduate with an active LPN license, LPN-IV certification, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current LPN license and ongoing compliance with State Board of Nursing requirements.
• LPN-IV certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain it.
• Ability to assess patients, apply clinical judgment, and use a range of clinical nursing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process under supervision of licensed personnel or an RN, including delivering medication and treatment as permitted by licensure and policy.
• Maintain professional accountability for care of assigned patients and coordinate patient care with other departments to ensure continuity and safe outcomes.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical judgment

Nursing skills

Medication administration

BLS certification

Education

LPN diploma

Job description

Provides direct patient care using the nursing process under the supervision/direction of licensed personnel and/or an RN, including delivering medication and treatment as permitted by licensure and policy. Maintains professional accountability for care of assigned patients and coordinates patient care with other departments to ensure continuity and safe outcomes.
Upholds patient rights and protects the confidentiality of patient information.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current LPN license and ongoing compliance with State Board of Nursing requirements.
• LPN-IV certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain it.
• Ability to assess patients, apply clinical judgment, and use a range of clinical nursing skills.