Provide compassionate patient care in the Obstetrics Unit, including recording medical histories and monitoring vital signs. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to manage patient care under the direction of an RN.
Requirements summary
Must hold a valid Missouri Board of Nursing LPN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state LPN license. LPN IV Therapy board certification is required.
professional certificatePatient CarePatient EducationPatient ChartingPatient SafetyInfection ControlClinical DocumentationVital Signs MonitoringIV TherapyMedical History RecordingCollaborative Care
Job description
Shift
Nights, full time, 3x 12 hour shifts with two weekend shifts in a six-week period and 50% of holidays.
Department
Obstetrics
Unit,
CRMC
Compensation:
Base
Pay
Range: $22.14 - $34.59/hr, based on experience
Shift
Differentials: Additional $3.00/hr for weekend shift, $2.50/hr for night shifts
Sign-On
Bonus: $5,000
Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.
ABOUT THE JOB MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented professional to join our patient care team as a LPN.
The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, has a keen eye for detail, and is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.
With a strong commitment to safety and quality, you'll play a vital role in ensuring that our patients receive the best possible care.
We're seeking someone who can communicate effectively, adapt to changing patient needs, and contribute to a positive patient experience.
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that puts patients first, we encourage you to apply.
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built.
At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives.
Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions.
We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.
Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics.
Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%) Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more See a comprehensive list of benefits here.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION Interview patients to record their medical history.
Measure and record patient vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration.
Prepare patient for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
Observe, chart, monitor, report changes in patient conditions including reactions to medications and treatments.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k Matching
Hotel Discounts
Tuition Assistance
Retirement Options
Paid Leave
Cell Phone Plan Discounts
Rental Car Discounts
Gym Discounts
Verify that patient charts are updated promptly and accurately.
Under the direction and plan from an RN, manage patient care according to patient needs.
Provide quality care to patients and work with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest patient satisfaction.
Follow all safety, security, and infection control, policies and procedures.
Perform all tasks to ensure the safety of self, patient, and co-workers.
Maintain the standards of nursing care and departmental criteria to assure they are aligned with the MU Health Care Mission and Goals.
Participate in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups.
Perform patient care duties and procedures following department policy, established protocol and standard of care, or directed by primary RN or Charge Nurse.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Missouri Board of Nursing LPN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state LPN.
When primary state of residency changes, compact state LPNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.
LPN IV Therapy board certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation.
The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job.
This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.
This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.
This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.
