Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Float Pool, PRN

St. Francis Medical Center•Cape Girardeau, MO

10d

About The Position

Under the direction of Clinical Nurse I–V, the Department Director, Patient Care Manager, Shift Administrator, and Vice President of Patient Care, the Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible and accountable for the quality of care provided to assigned patients, using the nursing process as defined in the Missouri Nurse Practice Act. The LPN demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to provide care appropriate to each patient’s age and understands the unique physical and psychological needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The LPN can assess information about a patient’s status and interpret it as needed to provide quality care.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved practical or vocational nursing program.
Licensed to practice in Missouri, or eligible for licensure while holding a Missouri work permit.
Current BLS certification required.
IV certification required.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide quality care to assigned patients using the nursing process as defined in the Missouri Nurse Practice Act.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and understand the distinct physical and psychological needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Assess information reflecting patient status and interpret it to provide quality care.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, available on the first of the month after hire.
Saint Francis Medical Services Discount.
Earned Time Off (ETO) combining vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days.
Retirement benefits with immediate Saint Francis matching.
Education assistance up to $5,000 per calendar year for colleagues with one year of service after graduation.
Health Advocate benefit support.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Identity Theft Protection.
Pet Insurance.
Earned Wage Access.