Lpn: Psych - PRN

Shift: PRN (part-time) as needed

Location: MU Health Care - Missouri Psychiatric Center (MUPC)

Salary: $23.70/hour

• $2/hour premium pay for all shifts
• $2.50/hour night shift differential
• $3/hour weekend shift differential
• $1.50/hour evening shift differential

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our dynamic team as a Licensed Practical Nurse. As a key player in the delivery of exceptional healthcare, the ideal candidate for this role possesses a genuine passion for patient well-being. Beyond technical skills, we value individuals with outstanding interpersonal abilities, empathy, and a commitment to fostering a positive patient experience. In this role, you will not only measure vital signs and perform medical tasks but will also engage in meaningful interactions with patients, providing support and explanation throughout their healthcare journey. We seek candidates who embrace a collaborative approach, working seamlessly within our multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest levels of patient satisfaction. Your commitment to safety, infection control, and adherence to our mission and goals will make you an invaluable asset to MU Health Care. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of our patients while contributing to a culture of excellence in 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 50 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.

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Detailed 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 the patient for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.

• Observe, chart, monitor, and 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 of 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 ensure 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.

• 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.

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.