Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN)/ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Neurosciences

Saint Francis Healthcare System•Cape Girardeau, MO

About The Position

Under the direction of the Charge Nurse, Patient Care Manager, Director, and Vice President of Patient Care, the nurse administers individualized, age-appropriate patient care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric, and adult patients according to established nursing standards and the Missouri Nurse Practice Act. This full-time position is for 72 hours per two-week pay period and works the night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available, subject to eligibility. Saint Francis Healthcare System is a Catholic healing ministry focused on compassion, dignity, and service. Its mission is to provide healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by faith in Jesus Christ. The system describes its values as integrity, stewardship, faith, hope, joy, compassion, excellence, and dignity. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week are eligible for the Total Rewards package, subject to eligibility. Benefits include health coverage, a medical services discount, earned time off, retirement benefits, education assistance, and additional support programs.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an approved professional nursing program.
  • Licensed to practice in Missouri as a registered nurse.
  • BLS certification.
  • ACLS certification is required for the Progressive Care Unit within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

  • BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Administer individualized, age-appropriate patient care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric, and adult patients.
  • Provide care according to established nursing standards and the Missouri Nurse Practice Act.

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus up to $10,000, subject to eligibility.
  • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, available on the first of the month after hire date.
  • Saint Francis Medical Services Discount.
  • Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history; ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days.
  • Retirement benefits including immediate SFHS matching.
  • Education assistance up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation.
  • Benefit Support through Health Advocate.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Identity Theft Protection.
  • Pet Insurance.
  • Earned Wage Access.
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