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Licensed Practical Nurse - Long Term Care
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$56,280 / year median in Missouri
+15% projected growth
Job Description
It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-The Sarah Community Worker Type:
PRN Job Highlights:
Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.
Department:
Long Term Care Schedule:
PRN requirements: 3 shifts/month including 1 weekend Apply today. SSM Health
•We bring out the incredible in you, everyday.
Job Summary:
Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within the scope of license.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Contributes to the assessment of patients and ensures the well-being of patients. Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments. Performs laboratory tests and therapeutic services. Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
EXPERIENCE
No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving of patients. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional driving. Rare crawling and running.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location:
Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)
•American Heart Association (AHA) And Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
•Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location:
Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)
•American Heart Association (AHA) And Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Licensure Issued by
Compact State Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee Department:
8050020225
SNF Eliz/Anna Admin Scheduled Weekly Hours:
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance