LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE #00077589
About the role
Student Health Services provides medical care and supports campus health initiatives. The department delivers outpatient clinical services and coordinates care in collaboration with campus partners and licensed health professionals. This clinic position is for a Licensed Practical Nurse who will provide nursing care through administration of therapeutic and personal needs to select acute and chronic patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or healthcare provider.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the preparation of materials and information as assigned.
- Performs standard assignments and responsibilities.
- Assists with basic/routine screenings, examinations, and assessments.
- Uses existing procedures or direction to solve standard problems and/or correct standard, routine issues.
- Performs patient care duties following department policy, established protocol, and standards of care, or as directed by a Registered Nurse or healthcare provider.
- Works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet established deadlines.
- Communicates basic information to others, escalating questions to more senior team members.
- Begins to build working relationships with internal parties; regularly works with immediate team.
Requirements
- Completion of an approved practical nursing program and licensure (or eligibility to be licensed) as an LPN within the state of Missouri.
Qualifications
- Preferred: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
- Current Missouri LPN license in good standing (Missouri licenses LPNs through the Missouri State Board of Nursing).
Pay
The anticipated hiring range for this position is $24–$28 per hour. Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.
Benefits
This position is eligible for University benefits. The comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Retirement contributions.
- Paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
- Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.
About the organization
Missouri S&T is one of the nation’s leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. Founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River, it is located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in Rolla, Missouri. The university offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many science and engineering fields. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T balances a broad academic population with opportunities for high visibility and impactful careers.
About the location
Rolla, Missouri, offers a high quality of life with a low cost of living, excellent schools, and safe neighborhoods. The area provides abundant outdoor recreational opportunities through the Ozark Scenic Riverways and vibrant community events, including concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances. The university’s Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for both campus and community.