LPN - Clinical Decision Unit - Nights

Azza HealthCare Agency; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks an LPN to provide patient care using the nursing process under supervision. You will coordinate with other departments and ensure patient rights and confidentiality in all actions.

Responsibilities align with the organization’s mission, values, and service standards. Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program with active LPN licensure in Missouri is required or comparable education with licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program; comparable education considered.
• Maintain a current LPN license in the state where duties are performed.
• Basic Life Support certification; LPN-IV certification where applicable.
• Experience: preferred but not required.
• Physical Demands: lift up to 50 lbs; prolonged standing and walking; bend, squat, reach.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the nursing process under supervision and coordinate care with other departments. Maintain patient rights and confidentiality. Align duties with organizational mission, values and service standards.

Skills

LPN licensure

Education

Practical nursing program

LPN license required

Job description

Provide patient care using the nursing process under supervision of licensed professionals who prescribe treatments and/or under the direction of an RN. Assume professional accountability for assigned patients and coordinate care with other departments. Maintain patient rights and ensure confidentiality of patient information. Perform all duties consistent with organizational mission, values, and service standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program; comparable education and successful licensure considered.
• Licensure: Maintain a current LPN license in the state where duties are performed and meet State Board of Nursing requirements.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (or completion within the allowed period); LPN-IV certification required as applicable; other unit-specific certifications as needed.
• Experience: Preferred but not required.
• Physical Demands: Ability to push/pull/lift up to 50 lbs regularly; prolonged standing and walking; ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat.