Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse - Part Time

State of Missouri; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

13 paid holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

Free life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Missouri Veterans Home is seeking a compassionate part-time Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to support our veterans. The role includes assessing patient needs, developing care plans, administering medications, and coordinating with physicians on a shift basis.

Qualified candidates hold Missouri RN or LPN licenses. Recent graduates may practice as a graduate nurse for up to 90 days or until licensure results are received. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• License to practice as RN or LPN in Missouri
• Current nursing license in good standing (RN or LPN) in Missouri
• Graduate nurse allowed until licensure results or 90 days after graduation

Responsibilities

• Assess, organize, and plan staff duties on assigned shift.
• Assess needs of Veterans and ensure services are aligned with needs.
• Implement Veteran MDS and care plan per healthcare protocol.
• Make rounds with the physician and communicate patient status.
• Transcribe and implement physician orders and document in EMR.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed with follow-up.
• Assist Veterans with transfers, positioning, feeding, elimination, bathing, etc.
• Assist Veterans upon admission and/or discharge.
• Participate in orientation of unit staff.

Skills

Licensed practical nurse

Registered nurse

Education

Missouri RN license

Missouri LPN license

Job description

• Assist Veteran upon admission and/or discharge

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

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 .