Licensed Practical Nurse (Dual Posted with CMA - 52075)

Are you passionate about helping meet the healthcare needs of a diverse population of college students? Join our team at the MU Student Health Center (SHC), a vital unit within the University of Missouri-Columbia's Student Health & Well-Being department under Student Affairs. At the SHC, we're dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that respects the unique needs of every student we serve.

As part of the Student Health & Well-Being area, which includes the Counseling Center, and Wellness Resource Center, we offer integrated health services that prioritize both physical and mental well-being. We partner closely with the 600 physicians practicing in over 80 specialties at MU Healthcare to deliver world class care to Mizzou students. Our collaborative approach ensures that students receive comprehensive care that addresses their individual needs and concerns.

This position is a dual post with Job ID 52075 - Certified Medical Assistant and the department is only filling one role.

Key Responsibilities:

Compassionate Patient Care: Provide quality care to our student population by measuring and recording vital signs, administering medications and immunizations, and preparing patients for examinations and treatments. Your empathetic approach will help students feel supported and understood during their healthcare journey.

Healthcare Support: Observe patients, chart, and report changes in patients' conditions. Provide quality care to patients and work with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest patient satisfaction. Follow all safety, security, and infection control, policies, and procedures. Perform all tasks to ensure the safety of self, patient, and co-workers. Your compassionate communication skills will play a crucial role in ensuring students feel heard and cared for.

Collaborative Care: Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate treatment plans and provide holistic care to students. By collaborating with counselors at the Counseling Center, you'll help ensure that students receive comprehensive support for both their physical and mental health needs.

Department Support: Maintain the standards of nursing care and departmental criteria to assure they are aligned with the University of Missouri Health Care Mission and Goals. You will participate in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups. You will perform patient care duties and procedures following department policy, established protocol and standard of care, or directed by Charge Nurse. Your attention to detail and commitment to student well-being will help ensure a safe and healthy travel experience.

Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This position may require evening and weekend hours supporting activities and programs within the department. Occasionally division and campus projects may require additional hours outside of your normal schedule.

Missouri Board of Nursing LPN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state LPN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state LPNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

IV Therapy certification.

Range: $20.25 - $27.82 per hour paid on a bi-weekly basis

Grade: PAT LPN

University Title: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

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