LPN - Neuroscience - PRN

University of Missouri Health Care•Columbia, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to provide compassionate nursing care on the Neuroscience unit. This unit specializes in complex neurological conditions such as hemorrhagic bleeds, ischemic strokes, neurosurgical cases, and seizure disorders, including continuous EEG monitoring for Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) patients. The role involves collaborating with a healthcare community, observing and adapting to patient needs, and ensuring safety and quality care in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Requirements

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.
LPN IV Therapy board certification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Interview patients to record their medical history.
Measure and record patient vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration.
Prepare patients 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 ensure 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 directed by primary RN or Charge Nurse.
May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.