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.
RN/LPN - Med Surg - PRN Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital, stand-alone, not-for-profit hospital located in Ste. Genevieve, MO, that focuses on personalized care. Our 25-inpatient bed facility is a Medicare 4-star rated and is ranked in the top 1% nationally for Patient Safety, Quality, and Efficiency. We are proud to extend the mission of SGCMH by putting people first with excellent, personalized, and compassionate healthcare. Our deep community roots date back as the oldest town west of the Mississippi river and is the first French settlement Missouri with the hospital employing approximately 490 employees and 100 multi-specialty providers on staff. We have all the best qualities of working in a large hospital without all the hassle of driving to the city and working in a corporate environment. Benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. But health is more than a well-working body: It encompasses body, mind and social well-being. To that end, we've launched a Wellness Program to address your holistic health. Our Wellness Program includes financial incentives, counseling, sick, and paid time off. We also offer retirement planning.
Requirements:
What to expect as a
Med Surg RN/LPN:
Prioritize and deliver care to a team of assigned patients in a fast-paced environment. Be proficient with clinical skills and assessments, critical thinking skills, and time management. Work in a teamwork environment. Use critical thinking, excellent clinical assessment and communication skills. Be able to deliver personal, compassionate care and have excellent customer service skills. Average nurse patient ratio 1:5.
Qualifications:
Current Missouri RN license or current Missouri LPN IV-Certified license. Previous Med Surg (1-3 years preferred) or related experience desired. BLS certification required. Previous EMR (Electronic Medical Record) experience required.
Your next move:
Now that you know more about being a Med Surg RN/LPN on our team, we hope you'll join us. At SGCMH you'll reaffirm every day how much you love this work, and why you were called to it in the first place SGCMH is an equal opportunity employer. All recruiting, training, and employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and without regard to race, color, ancestry, national original gender, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, handicap, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
