Licensed Practical Nurse - 12-Hour Shift

Job Description:

Licensed Practical Nurse - 12-Hour Shift

Description

Service to our nation deserves the utmost respect and gratitude. Every day, at our Missouri Veterans Home, we have the honor and privilege of caring for the brave men and women who selflessly served our country. If you’re a Licensed Practical Nurse looking 12-hour shifts working with a compassionate team of best in-class caregivers, apply today and make a difference in the lives of our Veterans.

Schedule:

• 36-hour work week
• 12-hour shift

Pay:

• Day shift: $29.01 - $30.97/hour
• Evening and night shift: $31.01 - $32.97/hour
• Pay commensurate with experience
• Additional $1.50/hour weekend shift differential available

Examples of Work

• Assess needs of Veterans and ensures services are consistent with needs
• Perform clinical nursing procedures according to acceptable standards of practice
• Coordinates tasks of nursing personnel designated to specified wing/unit
• Provide skilled technical nursing services as directed by Registered Nurse Supervisor and report significant changes
• Deliver medication accurately and conduct follow-up observations
• Participate in orientation of unit staff
• Transcribe and implement physician orders
• Document in the electronic medical record (EMR) accurately and timely

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers
• Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Home
• 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

Salary:

$29.01-$30.97 per Hour