Licensed Practical Nurse - Stress Lab - 30 hours per week

Shift:30 hours per week - 7:30 AM to 1:30PM

Department: Stress Lab
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $22.14 - $34.59 per hour, based on experience

* Choose Between Sign-On Bonus -OR- Retention Rewards

o Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

o Retention Rewards: Up to $15,000

* Relocation Support: Additional $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away

* Retention Reward (Option 1): $2,000 per year for up to 5 years, totaling $10,000

* Student Loan Repayment (Option 2): $2,000 per year toward student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000

o Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. You bring energy, empathy, and a commitment to excellence in every interaction, ensuring patients feel cared for and understood. Adaptability and strong communication skills are essential as you collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care. We value individuals who take initiative, stay calm under pressure, and uphold the highest standards of safety and quality. If you're driven by purpose and passionate about making a real difference in people's lives, we want you on our team.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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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 benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB 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 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 assure 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 as directed by the assigned RN. 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.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.