Licenced Practical Nurse (LPN) FT/PRN
Columbia, Missouri
Still listed, seen 4 days ago · Posted Aug 15
- Unit
- ICU
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Ltach
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Missouri is $33/hr, across 164 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Looking for a challenging and rewarding job where you'll feel appreciated and respected? We're hiring fulltime and PRN Licensed Practical Nurse. Our team of Registered Nurses excel in their field and utilize all their skills in our critical care environment while playing a significant role on the multi-disciplinary team. We appreciate our nursing team and value their input on patient care.
If you enjoy working in a vibrant critical care atmosphere, with coworkers who are committed to learning, growing and providing compassionate care to the patients, come grow with us!
Our leadership team is positively impacting the work environment and making the hospital a great place to work and a great place for patients to heal. We recently implemented the DAISY award to recognize our stellar nursing staff.
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We offer our full time team members competitive pay and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes: PTO, Medical, dental, vision insurance, short/long term disability, life insurance, and all employees can participate in a matching 401K program
Licenced Practical Nurse
Performs within the scope of their license, under the supervision of an RN (Registered Nurse). Continually gathers data for assessing patients’ physical, psychological, social and educational needs Gathers data for developing and maintaining current patient treatment plan to include patient problems, goals, and interventions under the supervision of an RN Delivers care based on acuity level, identified needs and physician orders Prioritizes interventions to deliver safe, effective care in a timely manner Administers treatments and diagnostic tests effectively and skillfully Effectively evaluates the outcomes of interventions and implements necessary changes to care. Assists other team members in providing care or performing procedures Participates with other clinical departments in discharge planning.
Documents pertinent information objectively, accurately, and completely Communicates patient care information to appropriate person(s)
Requirements
- LPN License (MO)
- Minimum 1 -3 years nursing experience , preferably in med surg /ICU/ER
- Hospital experience
- BLS and ACLS certification
- Ability to assess patients quickly in emergency situations in stressful environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Superior analytical and critical thinking skills
- Team, detail and goal oriented
- Positive, professional and empathetic demeanor
What it is like to work at Landmark Hospitals? Our employees enjoy a high level of engagement and operate with an experienced and understanding administration who listen to and value clinician interaction. The Landmark culture provides connectivity across the organization through:
Focus: Our facilities have an average of 30 – 35 beds, which allows our healthcare teams to focus intensely on our patients and their families. Multi-Disciplinary Interaction: We take pride in our collaborative, multi-disciplinary team approach to care, that helps us deliver exceptional healthcare outcomes for our patients in a positive and supportive work environment. Our clinical staff plays an important and respected role with the medical staff and administration.
Growth and Skills Leverage: Use and grow your skills - our units are entirely focused on critical care to meet the needs of our medically complex patients. We have a new training system (MedTrainer) to support your training goals too! Patient Centered: Our Long-Term Acute Care patients stay with us an average of 25 - 30 days, which allows the clinical team to get to know the patient as a person Multi-Facility System Support: As part of a multi-hospital system, our team benefits from sharing best practices and standards that can drive better patient outcomes.
Learn more about Landmark- https://www.landmarkhospitals.com/
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.
Sourced from Landmark Hospitals’ careers page.
Requirements
- LPN License (MO)
- Minimum 1 -3 years nursing experience , preferably in med surg /ICU/ER
- Hospital experience
- BLS and ACLS certification
- Ability to assess patients quickly in emergency situations in stressful environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Superior analytical and critical thinking skills
- Team, detail and goal oriented
- Positive, professional and empathetic demeanor
- What it is like to work at Landmark Hospitals? Our employees enjoy a high level of engagement and operate with an experienced and understanding administration who listen to and value clinician interaction. The Landmark culture provides connectivity across the organization through:
- Focus: Our facilities have an average of 30 – 35 beds, which allows our healthcare teams to focus intensely on our patients and their families.
- Multi-Disciplinary Interaction: We take pride in our collaborative, multi-disciplinary team approach to care, that helps us deliver exceptional healthcare outcomes for our patients in a positive and supportive work environment. Our clinical staff plays an important and respected role with the medical staff and administration.
- Growth and Skills Leverage: Use and grow your skills - our units are entirely focused on critical care to meet the needs of our medically complex patients. We have a new training system (MedTrainer) to support your training goals too!
- Patient Centered: Our Long-Term Acute Care patients stay with us an average of 25 - 30 days, which allows the clinical team to get to know the patient as a person
- Multi-Facility System Support: As part of a multi-hospital system, our team benefits from sharing best practices and standards that can drive better patient outcomes.
- Learn more about Landmark-> https://www.landmarkhospitals.com/
- We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.
Benefits
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Life insurance
Place
- City
- Columbia, Missouri
- Median rent
- $1,097/mo
- Local household income
- $66,498/yr
- Metro price level
- 11% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Columbia area index 89.4, where 100 is the national average.
Columbia is a mid-Missouri college town anchored by the University of Missouri, blending student energy with a strong healthcare presence. The District downtown offers dining and shops, while nearby trails and parks provide outdoor options—a compact, welcoming city where new RNs often settle in quickly.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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