Licensure as a Registered Nurse in good standing required.
Recent graduates may practice as graduate nurses under specific conditions.
Compassionate and caring demeanor essential for working with Veterans.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Strong organizational and communication skills necessary.
Responsibilities
Assess and plan staff duties on assigned shifts.
Implement Veteran MDS and care plans according to protocols.
Make rounds with physicians to discuss patient status.
Transcribe and implement physician's orders accurately.
Document nursing assessments and interventions in EMR.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
Assist Veterans with daily living activities and needs.
Benefits
Build lasting relationships with Veterans and co-workers.
Opportunities for career growth within MO Veterans Home.
3 weeks paid vacation and sick leave, plus 13 paid holidays.
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
Retirement plan options available.
Savings plan with up to $25/month match.
6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption.
Full Job Description
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 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!
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
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
Qualifications - All you need for success
Qualifications:
Licensure as a Registered Nurse - 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 Home
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.
