LPN: OUTPATIENT CLINIC, DAYS/PRN

MU Health Care
United States, Missouri, Columbia
1 Hospital Drive (Show on map)
Oct 29, 2024
Shift: PRN - Monday - Friday, days Compensation: * Base Pay: $22.43/hour ABOUT THE JOB MU Health Care is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to provide compassionate nursing care. Join our team and make a difference by meeting our patients with warmth and expertise, observing and adapting to their needs, and collaborating seamlessly with our healthcare community. Your commitment to safety and quality care will echo our mission, contributing to an atmosphere where patients thrive and satisfaction soars. Become a vital part of MU Health Care and bring your passion to the forefront of exceptional healthcare. 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 mid-Missouri. As of 11/08/24, the following Outpatient areas are looking for new members to join their team! Please note that you will be able to indicate your outpatient area preferences on the application Pediatrics When completing the application, you'll be asked to indicate to reflect current opportunities. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration. Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures. Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions. 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 University of Missouri Health Care Mission and Goals. Participates 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 Charge Nurse. May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents. 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. Excellent guest relations for effectively meeting, greeting, and communicating with patients, providers, and external and internal customers as well as peers. 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 Opportunity Employer The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.