LPN - Jefferson City Clinics (Click For Locations)

MU Health Care; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Discounts

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse for an on-site role with predominantly day shifts. The LPN will measure vital signs, prepare patients for procedures and communicate clearly to ensure comfort and understanding throughout care.

The position emphasizes patient safety, accurate observation and documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to uphold MU Health Care's mission and goals.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse license with Missouri Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact (MO-LPN or compact) required.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record patients' vital signs (height, weight, temperature, BP, pulse, respiration).
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
• Observe patients and report changes in condition to the care team.
• Provide quality patient care in a multidisciplinary team and follow safety and infection control policies.
• Maintain nursing standards aligned with MU Health Care's mission and goals.
• Participate in meetings, in-services and quality improvement activities.

Education

LPN license (Missouri or compact)

Job description

Shift:Predominantly days (ex: 8AM - 5PM), M-F, 40 hours/week

Work Arrangement:On-site

Compensation

• Base Pay Range: $22.14 - $34.59/hour, based on experience
• Choose Between Sign-On Bonus -OR- Retention Rewards
  • Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
  • Retention Rewards: Up to $15,000
• Relocation Support: Additional $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away
• Retention Reward (Option 1): $2,000 per year for up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
• Student Loan Repayment (Option 2): $2,000 per year toward student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
• Note : Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. This role is ideal for a proactive nurse who skillfully measures and monitors vital signs, prepares patients for procedures, and communicates clearly to ensure comfort and understanding throughout the care experience. The ideal candidate is attentive, safety-focused, and committed to observing, documenting, and reporting changes in patient conditions with accuracy and urgency. As a valued member of our multi-disciplinary team, this LPN will uphold the highest standards of nursing practice, contribute to quality improvement efforts, and ensure alignment with MU Health Care's mission and goals. With a focus on patient satisfaction, safety, and excellence, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

As of10/08/26, the following Outpatient areas are looking for new members to join their team! Please note that you will be able to indicate your outpatient area preferences on the application as well as during the phone interview.

• Family Medicine Clinic - SW Blvd
• Weight Management and Metabolic Center

When completing the application, you'll be asked to indicate your preference of location and/or specialty. This posting will be updated frequently to reflect current opportunities.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
• Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions.
• Provide quality care to patients and work with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest patient satisfaction. Follow all safety, security, and infection control, policies and procedures. Perform all tasks to ensure the safety of self, patient, and co-workers.
• Maintain the standards of nursing care and departmental criteria to assure they are aligned with the University of Missouri Health Care Mission and Goals.
• Participates in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups.
• Perform patient care duties and procedures following department policy, established protocol and standard of care, or directed by Charge Nurse.
• May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Missouri Board of Nursing LPN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state LPN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state LPNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
• Excellent guest relations for effectively meeting, greeting, and communicating with patients, providers, and external and internal customers as well as peers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.