Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Schedule: 6 AM - 6 PM | Every Other Weekend Required

Location: Kirksville, Missouri, 63501

Duration: 13-Week Contract

Pay Range Local: $30/hr - $34/hr W2

Pay Range Travel: $1300 - $1400/WK approx

 

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care for patients in an Inpatient Rehabilitation (Swing Bed) unit. This role primarily supports swing bed patients while also assisting with Medical-Surgical patients based on patient census needs.

 

The ideal candidate is flexible, team-oriented, and comfortable working in both rehabilitation and med-surg settings.

 

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for up to 10 inpatient rehabilitation (Swing Bed) patients.
• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions and report changes to the care team.
• Administer medications, including IV medications, as ordered.
• Assist with developing and implementing patient care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, RNs, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions.
• Float to Med-Surg units as needed within current competencies.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to facility policies and patient safety standards.

 

Requirements

• Active LPN license.
• Minimum 1 year of LPN experience required.
• Knowledge and experience administering IV medications required.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a flexible environment and adapt to changing patient volumes.

 

Company Description

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

Company Description

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.\r\n\r\nEqual Employment Opportunity\r\nPride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\r\n\r\nFair Chance Employment\r\nPride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.\r\n\r\nAccommodations\r\nWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.\r\n\r\nOnly applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.\r\n\r\nOnly applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.