LPN: Progressive Care Unit, Capital Region Medical Center, PRN

Shift

PRN:
Minimum requirement of 24 hrs in a 6 week schedule

On-Site

Progressive Care Unit

Capital Region Medical Center, 1125 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO

• Base Pay Range: $25.23/hour
• Shift Differentials:
  Additional $2.50/hour for night shifts, $3.00/hour for weekend shifts, $1.50/hour for evening shifts

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 will play a vital role in ensuring that our patients receive the best possible care.

We are seeking someone who can communicate effectively, adapt to changing patient needs, and contribute to a positive patient experience. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that puts patients first, we encourage you to apply.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

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.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.