Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse - Part Time

State-of-Missour; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

13 paid holidays

Health (medical, dental, vision) and 


Free life insurance

Retirement

Up to 25/month savings match

Job summary

The Missouri Veterans Commission invites qualified nurses (RN or LPN) to join our team in providing compassionate care to veterans. This part-time role emphasizes assessment, planning, medication administration, and collaboration with physicians in a Veterans Home setting.

Licensure in Missouri in good standing is required; new graduates may start as graduate nurses until licensure results are received or within 90 days. Beneficial for those dedicated to veteran service.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Missouri, in good standing.
• Graduate nurses may practice as a graduate nurse until results of first licensure exam or 90 days after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Assess, organize, and plan staff duties on the assigned shift.
• Assess veterans' needs and ensure services meet those needs.
• Implement Veteran MDS and care plans per healthcare protocol.
• Make rounds with the physician and relay patient status.
• Transcribe and implement physician orders accurately.
• Document nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations in EMR.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Assist Veterans with transferring, positioning, feeding, toileting, bathing, and related tasks.

Skills

RN/LPN licensure (MO)

Graduate nurse eligibility

Education

Accredited nursing program graduate

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