About this role
Shift: Days, full time, 3x12 hour shifts one week, 2x12 hour shifts the next week, with rotating weekends as needed. Rotating holiday schedule.
Department: Rehab Unit, CRMC
Compensation:
Base Pay Range: $22.14 - $34.59/hr, based on experience
Shift Differentials: Additional $3.00/hr for weekend shift
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 a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals — including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital — and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.
As an MU Health Care employee, you’ll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.
Learn more about MU Health Care.
Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.
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. 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.
Other facts
About University of Missouri Health Care
As part of the state’s premier academic medical center, University of Missouri Health Care offers a full spectrum of care, ranging from primary care to highly specialized, multidisciplinary treatment for patients with the most severe illnesses and injuries. Patients from each of Missouri’s 114 counties are served by approximately 6,000 physicians, nurses and health care professionals at MU Health Care.
MU Health Care is a part of University of Missouri Health System, which also includes the MU School of Health Professions, the MU School of Medicine, the MU Sinclair School of Nursing and University Physicians practice plan.
University Hospital includes: The Frank L. Mitchell Jr., MD Trauma Center. A nationally accredited Cycle II Chest Pain Center and a nationally accredited Primary Stroke Center, the George D. Peak Memorial Burn and Wound Center.
University of Missouri Women’s and Children's Hospital is Missouri's only hospital dedicated to women and children. It is the largest pediatric health care facility in mid-Missouri.
Ellis Fischel Cancer Center is Missouri’s only hospital dedicated solely to cancer care.
Missouri Orthopaedic Institute is the newest and largest freestanding orthopaedic center in mid-Missouri.
The Missouri Psychiatric Center offers short-term, intensive inpatient treatment services for adults, adolescents and children at our facility adjacent to University Hospital.
Interested in finding out more about the University of Missouri health care system? Check out the links below:
Homepage: muhealth.org
Career Page: jobs.muhealth.org
Facebook: facebook.com/muhealthcare
Facebook Career Page: facebook.com/MUHealthCareJobs
What you'll do
- The LPN will interview patients to record medical histories, measure vital signs, and prepare patients for examinations. They will also monitor and report changes in patient conditions and manage patient care under the direction of an RN.
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