Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN): Outpatient Clinics

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you about to graduate from a Practical Nursing program? Would you like to be hired PRIOR to graduation and start working prior to taking the NCLEX? MU Health Care is seeking dedicated practical nurse graduates like you to join our team. As you embark on this exciting new chapter in your nursing career, we invite you to bring your compassion, expertise, and commitment to safety to our healthcare community. At MU Health Care, we prioritize not only meeting our patients with warmth and skill but also observing and adapting to their unique needs. Your passion for quality care will be integral to our mission, fostering an atmosphere where patients thrive and satisfaction soars. Join us and become a vital part of MU Health Care, where you can put your passion for exceptional healthcare at the forefront of your practice.

Requirements

• Practical Nursing program graduate.
• Must pass the NCLEX exam on the first attempt and obtain Missouri Board of Nursing LPN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state LPN licensure, both within the 90 day graduate practice period.

Nice To Haves

• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree