LPN - Flex/Per Diem/PRN

Vetted Solutions; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care using the nursing process under supervision of state-licensed professionals or an RN. You will uphold patient rights and confidentiality while coordinating care across departments to support safe, ethical practices.

Float across Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and Medical-Surgical units to meet facility needs and coverage requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Active LPN license in the state of practice.
• Recent bedside LPN experience; Med/Surg common; other specialties require more recent bedside experience.
• Certifications: BLS; BLS/ACLS/PALS depending on area; IV certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process under supervision.
• Maintain accountability and confidentiality of patient information.
• Coordinate care with other departments and uphold patient rights.
• Float across designated care areas and shifts to meet facility needs (BH, ED, ICU, Med-Surg).

Skills

Patient care

Nursing process

Confidentiality

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED; LPN program graduate

Tools

Epic

Job description

Provide direct patient care as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) using the nursing process under supervision of state-licensed professionals or the direction of an RN. Maintain professional accountability for assigned patients, coordinate care with other departments, and support safe, ethical care practices. Uphold patient rights and ensure confidentiality of patient information.
Float/coverage duties: Serve across designated care areas and shift to meet facility needs, including Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and Medical-Surgical units.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; graduate of an accredited practical nursing program (or comparable education experience with successful licensure).
• Licensure: Maintain a current, active LPN license in the state where duties are performed; comply with State Board of Nursing requirements.
• Experience: Recent bedside LPN experience—Med/Surg typically requires less than other specialties; other specialties require more recent bedside experience.
• Certifications: BLS for Med/Surg; BLS (and ACLS) for Critical Care; BLS/ACLS/PALS for Emergency Department; IV certification required.
• Preferred: Epic experience.
• Physical requirements: Ability to push/pull/lift up to 50 pounds regularly; prolonged standing/walking; ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat.