Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
Now, it’s time to give back, serving as their Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse.
Posted Oct 1 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Evening and night shifts Evening and night shift: $31.30 - $33.28/hour
- Unit and setting
- Long Term CareAssess needs of Veterans and ensures services are consistent with needs
- License
- RN or LPN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- RN or LPN license in Missouri, in good standing, or a recent accredited nursing program graduate who may practice as a graduate nurse until first licensure examination results are received or 90 days after graduation, whichever occurs first, as allowed by the Missouri Board of Nursing Check your license
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Missouri staff rolesMissouri staff postings that state pay run $28/hr to $55/hr, the middle half $30/hr to $46/hr, across 570 postings.
- Weekend differential
- Additional $1.50/hour weekend shift differential available Additional $1.50/hour weekend shift differential available
- Extra pay
- $1.50/hour weekend shift differentialWorking a weekend shift
- Pay reviews
- Pay set by experience Pay commensurate with experience
Benefits
- Benefits3 weeks paid vacation3 weeks paid vacation
- Benefits3 weeks paid sick leave3 weeks paid sick leave
- Benefits13 paid holidays13 paid holidays
- BenefitsHealth insurance (medical, dental, vision)Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
- BenefitsFree life insurance
- BenefitsSavings plan match up to $25/monthUp to $25/month match on savings plan
More benefits (12)
- Benefits6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption
- BenefitsOpportunities to learn and grow in career with MO Veterans CommissionOpportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Commission
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Adoption assistance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Health (medical, dental, vision) insurance
- Retirement
- Up to $25/month match on savings plan
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Assess, organize, and plan staff duties on assigned shift and unit Assess, organize, and plan staff duties on assigned shift on assigned unit
- Day to day
- Assess Veterans' needs and keep services consistent with them Assess needs of Veterans and ensures services are consistent with needs
- Day to day
- Implement Veteran MDS and care plan per healthcare protocol Implement Veteran MDS and care plan according to healthcare protocol
- Day to day
- Make rounds with the physician and receive care instructions Make rounds with the physician, inform of status of patients and receive instructions for care and treatment
- Day to day
- Transcribe and implement physician orders accurately Transcribe and implement physician’s orders accurately
- Day to day
- Document nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations in the EMR Document accurately all nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations in electronic medical record (EMR)
- Day to day
- Give medications and treatments as prescribed, with follow-up observations Give medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician accurately with follow-up observations
- Day to day
- Assist Veterans with transferring, positioning, transporting, feeding, toileting, bathing and similar needs Assist Veteran with various needs such as transferring, positioning, transporting, feeding, promoting elimination, toileting, bathing and showering, etc.
- Day to day
- Assist Veterans upon admission and/or discharge Assist Veteran upon admission and/or discharge
- Day to day
- Participate in orientation of unit staff Participate in orientation of unit staff
- Weekends
- Weekends required
The workplace
- Address
- 620 N. Jefferson, St. James, MO, 65559
Workplace: Missouri Veterans Home - St. James.
About Missouri Veterans Home - St. James
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
Original listing
Posted on State of Missouri’s careers page.
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Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position
Our Veterans were asked to do a job - to protect our country and safeguard our freedom. Now, it’s time to give back, serving as their Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse. If you’re a caring, compassionate nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our state’s bravest heroes, the Missouri Veterans Home invites you to join our team! Our nursing staff is “Always on Mission”. A position is waiting for you on our team. Apply today!
LPN Hourly Pay
- Day shift: $29.30 - $31.28/hour
- Evening and night shift: $31.30 - $33.28/hour
- Pay commensurate with experience
- Additional $1.50/hour weekend
- shift differential available
RN Hourly Pay
- Day shift: $38.92 - $41.80/hour
- Evening and night shift: $42.42 - $45.56/hour
- Pay commensurate with experience
- Responsibilities - What you’ll do
Examples of work
Assess, organize, and plan staff duties on assigned shift on assigned unit Assess needs of Veterans and ensures services are consistent with needs Implement Veteran MDS and care plan according to healthcare protocol Make rounds with the physician, inform of status of patients and receive instructions for care and treatment Transcribe and implement physician’s orders accurately Document accurately all nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations in electronic medical record (EMR) Give medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician accurately with follow-up observations Assist Veteran with various needs such as transferring, positioning, transporting, feeding, promoting elimination, toileting, bathing and showering, etc. Assist Veteran upon admission and/or discharge Participate in orientation of unit staff Qualifications - All you need for success
Qualifications
Licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Missouri, in good standing, or A recent graduate of an accredited nursing program may practice as a graduate nurse until results of first licensure examination are received or until 90 days after graduation, whichever occurs first, as allowed by the Missouri Board of Nursing Job Details - More reasons to love this position
Benefits
Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Commission 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance Retirement Up to $25/month match on savings plan 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
How to reach us
Each MO Veterans Home has a recruiter on staff. We are here to answer any questions you may have. Please follow the link to our Hiring Page to find your local recruiter's contact information.
MVC Hiring Page: https://mvc.dps.mo.gov/hiring/
At the Missouri Veterans Commission, we value diversity because we believe in the power of our differences. MVC strives for an inclusive work environment where equal and equitable opportunities exist for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, uniformed service member, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.
What's around it?
Saint James, MO
Living costs about 9% below the US average