LPN/RN Contract Nurse

Aspire Senior Living

Joplin, Missouri

Posted Oct 27

License: RN or LPN license
Term: Local Contract

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12hrs +Rotating Weekends

Full-Time Day. Full-Night

Pay Rate: LPN $40hr. RN $45hr

Join the Aspire Senior Living Joplin Team!

*Join our Team after you complete our 8-week Local Contract! Ask more details!

Aspire Senior Living Joplin is seeking a talented and compassionate LPN/RN Contract Nurse to deliver exceptional care to our residents in Joplin, Missouri. Our mission is to be a premier resident-focused care provider, enhancing the lives of everyone we touch. If you're passionate about providing high-quality personal care services in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding LPN/RN Contract Nurse opportunity.

About the Role

As a LPN/RN Contract Nurse at Aspire Senior Living Joplin, you will provide skilled nursing care to our residents, including assessing their physical and emotional needs, developing individualized care plans, and implementing treatment interventions. LPN/RN Contract Nurse will work closely with our interdisciplinary team to ensure that our residents receive the highest level of care and attention.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to residents, including administering medications, wound care, and other treatments

Assess and document resident needs, developing individualized care plans and implementing interventions as needed

Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care delivery

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and reports

Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance resident outcomes and satisfaction

Demonstrate a commitment to our company's vision and mission, enhancing the lives of everyone we touch

How to Apply

If you're a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional seeking a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application to join our dynamic team and play a vital role in enhancing the lives of our residents.

Note: This position is intended for local contract candidates. Applicants who live outside of the local area will be responsible for their own housing/lodging and travel-related expenses, including gas and transportation.

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In Joplin, MO

Joplin, MOFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 14% below the US average

Median rent: $962/mo
Household income: $52,097/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Joplin, MO

NeighborhoodsHealthcare workers and newcomers in the Joplin area frequently choose between downtown lofts along Main Street or quiet residential enclaves near Redings Mill. Many professionals also settle in adjacent bedroom communities, particularly Webb City and Carl Junction to the north and northwest, or smaller nearby towns such as Duenweg, Duquesne, Carterville, and Galena across the Kansas state line, which offer easy roadway access to medical facilities.

Healthcare workers and newcomers in the Joplin area frequently choose between downtown lofts along Main Street or quiet residential enclaves near Redings Mill. Many professionals also settle in adjacent bedroom communities, particularly Webb City and Carl Junction to the north and northwest, or smaller nearby towns such as Duenweg, Duquesne, Carterville, and Galena across the Kansas state line, which offer easy roadway access to medical facilities.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: livability.com

Getting around

Commuting in Joplin is straightforward and generally free of major metropolitan gridlock, with typical drive times averaging around fourteen minutes across town. Regional mobility is anchored by historic Route 66 passing directly through the downtown core along with connections to Interstate 44, making shifts at regional medical centers quick to reach with ample on-site parking.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: visitjoplinmo.com Source 3: livability.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by Grand Falls on Shoal Creek, recognized as Missouri's largest continuously running natural waterfall. Hikers and nature enthusiasts explore the globally rare chert glade ecosystem and trails at the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Wildcat Park. The city maintains twenty-one municipal parks, including Schifferdecker Golf Course and Cunningham Park, which features a reflective Butterfly Garden and Overlook.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by Grand Falls on Shoal Creek, recognized as Missouri's largest continuously running natural waterfall. Hikers and nature enthusiasts explore the globally rare chert glade ecosystem and trails at the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Wildcat Park.

The city maintains twenty-one municipal parks, including Schifferdecker Golf Course and Cunningham Park, which features a reflective Butterfly Garden and Overlook.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitjoplinmo.com Source 2: lifeatleggett.com Source 3: facebook.com

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Living in Joplin

Joplin stands out as a self-reliant regional hub set against the rolling backdrop of southwest Missouri and the Ozark foothills. For relocating nurses, the city delivers an exceptionally stress-free lifestyle, marked by average commutes under fifteen minutes and a peaceful community rhythm. Life outside hospital shifts revolves around scenic natural landmarks like Grand Falls on Shoal Creek, hikes through the chert glades at Wildcat Park, and lively downtown events including Third Thursdays and meals at spots like The Bruncheonette. Housing spans suburban enclaves in Webb City and Carl Junction—prized for their strong schools—to convenient rentals in Duenweg and Carterville. While late-night dining is limited and bigger metropolitan amenities require weekend drives to Tulsa, Springfield, or Northwest Arkansas, Joplin offers healthcare professionals an unhurried, community-centered environment where balancing intensive clinical work with personal life is genuinely achievable.

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As of 2025Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: visitjoplinmo.com Source 3: lifeatleggett.com Source 4: livability.com Source 5: facebook.com

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