Registered Nurse/ Licensed Practical Nurse

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement

Paid time off & holidays

Life insurance

Savings plan match

Job summary

Missouri Veterans Home seeks compassionate LPNs and RNs to serve Missouri's veterans. We offer competitive hourly pay by shift and a weekend differential, with a supportive team dedicated to high-quality care.

Qualifications include Missouri licensure in good standing; new graduates may qualify under MO Board rules. Enjoy generous paid leave, health insurance, retirement benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active Missouri nursing license in good standing.
• Graduate nurse may practice under MO Board rules for up to 90 days or until licensure results are received.

Responsibilities

• Assess, organize, and plan staff duties on assigned shift on assigned unit.
• Assess needs of Veterans and ensure services align with their needs.
• Implement Veteran MDS and care plans per healthcare protocol.
• Make rounds with the physician and communicate patient status and orders.
• Document nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations in EMR.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed with follow-up.

Skills

LPN license (Missouri)

RN license (Missouri)

Job description

Our Veterans were asked to do a job - to protect our country and safeguard our freedom. Now, it’s time to give back, serving as their Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse. If you’re a caring, compassionate nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our state’s bravest heroes, the Missouri Veterans Home invites you to join our team! Our nursing staff is “Always on Mission”. A position is waiting for you on our team. Apply today!

LPN Hourly Pay:

• Day shift: $29.30 - $31.28/hour
• Evening and night shift: $31.30 - $33.28/hour
• Pay commensurate with experience
• Additional $1.50/hour weekend shift differential available

RN Hourly Pay:

• Day shift: $38.92 - $41.80/hour
• Evening and night shift: $42.42 - $45.56/hour
• Pay commensurate with experience

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Assess, organize, and plan staff duties on assigned shift on assigned unit
• Assess needs of Veterans and ensures services are consistent with needs
• Implement Veteran MDS and care plan according to healthcare protocol
• Make rounds with the physician, inform of status of patients and receive instructions for care and treatment
• Transcribe and implement physician’s orders accurately
• Document accurately all nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations in electronic medical record (EMR)
• Give medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician accurately with follow-up observations
• Assist Veteran with various needs such as transferring, positioning, transporting, feeding, promoting elimination, toileting, bathing and showering, etc.
• Assist Veteran upon admission and/or discharge
• Participate in orientation of unit staff

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Missouri, in good standing, or
• A recent graduate of an accredited nursing program may practice as a graduate nurse until results of first licensure examination are received or until 90 days after graduation, whichever occurs first, as allowed by the Missouri Board of Nursing

BENEFITS

• Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers
• Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Commission
• 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement
• Up to $25/month match on savings plan
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

HOW TO REACH US

Each MO Veterans Home has a recruiter on staff. We are here to answer any questions you may have. Please follow the link to our Hiring Page to find your local recruiter's contact information.

MVC Hiring Page: https://mvc.dps.mo.gov/hiring/

At the Missouri Veterans Commission, we value diversity because we believe in the power of our differences. MVC strives for an inclusive work environment where equal and equitable opportunities exist for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, uniformed service member, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.