University of Missouri Health Care·Jefferson City, Missouri
The LPN is responsible for recording medical histories, monitoring vital signs, and managing patient care under the direction of an RN. They ensure patient safety and quality of care while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team in a Med Surg unit.
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 ten 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.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates must hold a Missouri Board of Nursing LPN license or a Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state LPN. LPN IV Therapy board certification is also required.
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