RN for Veterans Home: Impactful Care & Growth

Missouri Veterans Home-Mexico; Mexico (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Missouri Veterans Home is hiring Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN) staff to care for our state’s veterans. If you are compassionate and committed, join our mission-driven team delivering high-quality nursing care.

Responsibilities include patient care planning, medication administration, EMR documentation, and collaboration with physicians. We offer benefits and opportunities for growth within MO Veterans Commission.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Missouri, in good standing.
• Graduate nurse eligibility allowed until licensure results are received or 90 days after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Assess, organize, and plan staff duties on assigned shift.
• Assess Veteran needs and ensure services align with those needs.
• Implement Veteran MDS and care plans according to healthcare protocol.
• Take rounds with physician and communicate patient status and instructions.
• Transcribe and implement physician orders accurately.
• Document nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations in EMR.
• Administer medications and treatments with follow-up observations.
• Assist Veterans with transfers, positioning, and daily activities.
• Support Veteran admission and discharge processes.
• Participate in unit staff orientation.

Education

Missouri RN or LPN license

Job description

The Missouri Veterans Home is hiring Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN) staff to care for our state’s veterans. If you are compassionate and committed, join our mission-driven team delivering high-quality nursing care.

Responsibilities include patient care planning, medication administration, EMR documentation, and collaboration with physicians. We offer benefits and opportunities for growth within MO Veterans Commission.