Registered Nurse/ Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Our Veterans were asked to do a job - to protect our country and safeguard our freedom. Now, it’s time to give back, serving as their Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse. If you’re a caring, compassionate nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our state’s bravest heroes, the Missouri Veterans Home invites you to join our team! Our nursing staff is “Always on Mission”. A position is waiting for you on our team. Apply today!
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 - $41.80/hour
Evening and night shift: $42.42 - $45.56/hour
Pay commensurate with experience

EXAMPLES OF WORK
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

QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure as a Registered Nurse or 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 Commission
3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
Retirement
Up to $25/month match on savings plan
6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

HOW TO REACH US
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.
MVC Hiring Page:
https://mvc.dps.mo.gov/hiring/
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
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