Nurse, Licensed Prac Amb

Location: California, Missouri

Shift: Days, 8a-5:30p, no weekends

Department: Family Med Clinic

• California

Salary Range:

LPN: $20.25/hour - $31.95/hour (Final salary based on LPN experience)

CMA: $15.51/hr - $23.32/hour (Final salary based on MA experience)

Up to $10,000 in rewards paid over 5 years

And

$5,000 Relocation Incentive if you live greater than 50 miles from Linn

• OR*

Eligible for a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus (LPN) or $1,500 (CMA)

For a limited time, sign-on bonuses will be available to eligible candidates for this position on a first come, first-serve basis. Bonuses will be paid after successful candidates complete all pre-employment verifications and start in their new roles.  *All MU employees are encouraged to review the Sign-On Incentive Program

• Policy for eligibility consideration.*

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses to provide compassionate nursing care in our Capital Regional Medical Center Linn Family Medicine Clinics. 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.

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

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.

LPN:

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.

CMA:

Graduation from a medical assistant education program or two (2) years of medical assistant experience.

One of the following certifications within 6 months:

• Clinical Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Medical Assistant (NCMA) by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
• Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)

Additional formal education in a health care field is preferred.

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.