Registered Nurse​/Licensed Practical Nurse

Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse

Join us to serve veterans as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse at the State of Missouri. Our nursing staff is "Always on Mission" and you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our state’s bravest heroes.

• LPN Hourly Pay
  • Day shift: $29.30 - $31.28/hour
  • Evening and night shift: $31.30 - $33.28/hour
  • Pay commensurate with experience
  • Additional $1.50/hour weekend shift differential available
• RN Hourly Pay
  • Day shift: $38.92 - $41.39/hour
  • Evening and night shift: $42.42 - $45.56/hour
  • Pay commensurate with experience

• 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

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Missouri, in good standing
• Or a recent graduate of an accredited nursing program who may practice as a graduate nurse until the results of the first licensure examination are received or until 90 days after graduation, whichever occurs first, as allowed by the Missouri Board of Nursing

• Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and co‑workers
• Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Commission
• 3 weeks paid vacation, 3 weeks paid sick leave, 13 paid holidays
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement
• Up to $75/month match on savings plan
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

Each MO Veterans Home has a recruiter on staff. We are here to answer any questions you may have. Please follow the link to our Hiring Page to find your local recruiter’s contact information.

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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.