Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse - Part Time

State-of-Missour; Mexico (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

13 holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Savings match

Parental leave

Job summary

Missouri Veterans Home is offering part-time RN/LPN positions to compassionate nurses dedicated to serving Missouri’s veterans. The roles include day, evening and night shifts with pay ranges and shift differentials, and a commitment to high-quality veteran care.

Qualified candidates hold Missouri RN or LPN licensure in good standing. Recent graduates may qualify under provisional licensure rules. Benefits include paid leave and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Missouri RN or LPN licensure in good standing.
• Graduate nurses may practice under provisional licensure per Missouri Board of Nursing rules.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan staff duties on the assigned shift.
• Assess Veterans needs to ensure services meet their requirements.
• Implement Veteran MDS and care plans per healthcare protocol.
• Make rounds with physicians and relay patient status and care instructions.
• Transcribe and implement physician orders accurately.
• Document nursing assessments, interventions and evaluations in EMR.
• Administer medications and monitor responses.
• Assist Veterans with transfers, positioning, feeding, hygiene, and mobility.
• Assist Veterans on admission and discharge.
• Participate in unit staff orientation.

Education

Missouri RN/LPN licensure

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 a part time Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical 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.

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
• Paid vacation and sick leave; 13 paid holidays
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement
• Up to $25/month match on savings plan
• Paid leave for birth or adoption

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.