Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN

State of Missouri; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

The Missouri Veterans Home is seeking PRN Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses to serve Missouri's veterans. Join our team described as 'Always on Mission' with meaningful patient care.

Competitive hourly pay: LPN $22.44, RN $33.65. Licensure in Missouri is required; recent grads may practice as graduate nurses until licensure results are received. Opportunities across Missouri Veterans Homes.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Missouri, in good standing.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess, organize, and plan staff duties on assigned shift.
• Assess needs of Veterans and ensure services align with needs.
• Implement Veteran MDS and care plans.
• Transcribe and implement physician’s orders accurately.
• Document nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations in EMR.

Skills

MO RN/LPN licensure

Caring approach

Education

Accredited nursing program

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 PRN 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: $22.44

RN Hourly Pay: $33.65

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

How to Reach Us

Each MO Veterans Home has a recruiter on staff. We are here to answer any questions you may have. 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.