LPN - Jefferson City Clinics (Click For Locations)

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University of Missouri Health Care

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Linn, Missouri

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate nursing care in outpatient clinics by measuring vital signs and preparing patients for examinations. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high patient satisfaction and adhere to safety and infection control policies.

Qualifications

You are a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) responsible for providing compassionate nursing care in outpatient clinics. You will need to possess a valid LPN license and demonstrate excellent guest relations skills for effective communication with patients and healthcare teams.

Must Have Skills for ATS

LPN

nursing care

vital signs

patient charting

patient observation

infection control

guest relations

Job Description

Shift: Monday – Friday, days – exact hours may vary based on clinic 
Department: Jefferson City based clinics 
Compensation

  • Base Pay Range: $22.14 - $34.59 per hour, based on experience 

  • Choose Between Sign-On Bonus -OR- Retention Rewards 

  • Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 

Retention Rewards: Up to $15,000 

  • Relocation Support: Additional $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away 

  • Retention Reward (Option 1): $2,000 per year for up to 5 years, totaling $10,000 

  • Student Loan Repayment (Option 2): $2,000 per year toward student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000 

  • Note:  Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request. 

 
 
ABOUT THE JOB 

MU Health Care is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses to provide compassionate nursing care in our Jefferson City outpatient clinics. Join our team and make a difference by meeting our patients with warmth and expertise, observing and adapting to their needs, and collaborating seamlessly with our healthcare community. Your commitment to safety and quality care will echo our mission, contributing to an atmosphere where patients thrive and satisfaction soars. Become a vital part of MU Health Care and bring your passion to the forefront of exceptional healthcare. 

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE 

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine. 

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way. 

Learn more about MU Health Care. 

Learn more about living in mid-Missouri. 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 

  • Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one  

  • Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays  

  • Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years 

  • Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)  

  • Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more 

  • See a comprehensive list of benefits here.  

As of 04/01/2026, the following Outpatient areas are looking for new members to join their team!  Please note that you will be able to indicate your outpatient area preferences on the application as well as during the phone interview.  

  • Cardiology Clinic 

  • Comprehensive Spine Center 

  • Family Medicine Clinic – Madison St.  

  • OBGYN Clinic 

  • Pediatrics Clinic  

When completing the application, you'll be asked to indicate your preference of location and/or specialty.  This posting will be updated frequently to reflect current opportunities. 

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION 

Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration. 

Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures. 

Observe patients, charting and reporting 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. 

Maintain the standards of nursing care and departmental criteria to assure they are aligned with the University of Missouri Health Care Mission and Goals. 

Participates in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups. 

Perform patient care duties and procedures following department policy, established protocol and standard of care, or directed by Charge Nurse. 

May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents. 

**This position may be expected to float to other clinic locations, it is not intended to float full time unless otherwise indicated. ** 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

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.  
 
 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. 

Excellent guest relations for effectively meeting, greeting, and communicating with patients, providers, and external and internal customers as well as peers. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.  



Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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University of Missouri Health Care

As part of the state’s premier academic medical center, University of Missouri Health Care offers a full spectrum of care, ranging from primary care to highly specialized, multidisciplinary treatment for patients with the most severe illnesses and injuries. Patients from each of Missouri’s 114 counties are served by approximately 6,000 physicians, nurses and health care professionals at MU Health Care. MU Health Care is a part of University of Missouri Health System, which also includes the MU School of Health Professions, the MU School of Medicine, the MU Sinclair School of Nursing and University Physicians practice plan. University Hospital includes: The Frank L. Mitchell Jr., MD Trauma Center. A nationally accredited Cycle II Chest Pain Center and a nationally accredited Primary Stroke Center, the George D. Peak Memorial Burn and Wound Center. University of Missouri Women’s and Children's Hospital is Missouri's only hospital dedicated to women and children. It is the largest pediatric health care facility in mid-Missouri. Ellis Fischel Cancer Center is Missouri’s only hospital dedicated solely to cancer care. Missouri Orthopaedic Institute is the newest and largest freestanding orthopaedic center in mid-Missouri. The Missouri Psychiatric Center offers short-term, intensive inpatient treatment services for adults, adolescents and children at our facility adjacent to University Hospital. Interested in finding out more about the University of Missouri health care system? Check out the links below: Homepage: muhealth.org Career Page: jobs.muhealth.org Facebook: facebook.com/muhealthcare Facebook Career Page: facebook.com/MUHealthCareJobs
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