Med/Surg LPN — Direct Patient Care & Collaboration

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is seeking an LPN to provide essential nursing care under RN supervision in a collaborative healthcare team in Missouri.

The role includes assessing patients, administering medications, and implementing care plans while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Strong communication and documentation skills are required for high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision of an RN and observes patients.
• Monitors vital signs and assists with activities of daily living.
• Administers medications and injections as prescribed.
• Develops and evaluates patient care plans with the team.
• Documents care and observations in the medical record accurately.
• Educates patients and families on health maintenance and post‑discharge care.
• Ensures infection control and safety standards are followed.
• Assists with wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection as appropriate.
• Participates in orientation and training of new staff or nursing students.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for coordinated care.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Communication

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license

State licensure required

Job description

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is seeking an LPN to provide essential nursing care under RN supervision in a collaborative healthcare team in Missouri.

The role includes assessing patients, administering medications, and implementing care plans while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Strong communication and documentation skills are required for high-quality patient outcomes.