Licensed Practical Nurse

Are you a passionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives? Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a qualified candidate to join a prestigious academic health system in Columbia, MO.

Take the next step in your career and thrive in an environment where you are respected, challenged, and offered endless opportunities to define your career path!

Our partner nurtures a workplace culture you can thrive in.

Becker's Healthcare150 Top Places to Work“Just Culture” organization

ANCC Accredited Nurse Residency Program

Daisy Award Partner

Small town charm. Big opportunities.

Columbia, MO, is an up-and-coming university town in the heart of Missouri known for itsprestigious public universityhealthcare systempublic schoolsdivision 1 sportsaffordable cost of living and housing

With a thriving cultural and culinary scene, many outdoor activities, and easy access to St. Louis and Kansas City, you can have the best of both worlds:

the charm of a small town with the convenience of modern amenities and top-notch healthcare.

Benefits that matter.

Earn a $10,000 Retention Reward - Paid over 5 years in your time with us!

ORUp to $10,000 in Student Loan Repayment = Up to $2,000/year for 5 years

PLUS$5,000 Relocation Incentive if you live greater than 50 miles from Columbia

Paid-for tuition from the local top-rated university

Up to 75% for you and 50% for spouses and children

Includes all locations and online

Generous retirement program– 8% match on 401k!

Student loan repayment program100% paid leave for parents and caregivers for up to four weeks – effective January 2024

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including mental health support

Defined career paths and clinical ladder for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and more

Pay Rate?$20/hour - $30/hour based on experience?

Paid Time Off (Exempt)?0-5 years:

17 Days?5+ Years:

22 Days??Personal Days?4 Days??Sick Days?12 Days

Job Description

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 ensure they align 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.

Required Qualifications?

Missouri Board of Nursing LPN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state LPN. When the primary state of residency changes, compact state LPNs must apply under the new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

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

Physical Demands?

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holidays and work during inclement weather will be required.?Nucleus Healthcare?

Who We Are?

Purpose-built, patient-minded, and mission-driven, Nucleus is trusted by major hospitals, health systems, and life sciences organizations with a vision to redefine how healthcare does business.??What We Do?

Nucleus Healthcare (“Nucleus”) delivers next-generation human capital management to empower people who power healthcare. Rooted in talent management, Nucleus provides services and solutions that have yielded more than 7,500 hires in healthcare for all levels and roles.?Our Mission??Empower the people who power healthcare.?Our Vision??Redefining the way healthcare does business.??Our Values?

We deliver results

• We are committed
• We are precise
• We are change agents
• We are ONE team
• We are fueled by passion and purpose.?#appcastmu