Shift : Predominantly days (ex: 8AM - 5PM), M-F, 40 hours/week
Work Arrangement : On-site
Compensation :
· Base Pay Range: $22.14 - $34.59/hour, based on experience
· Choose Between Sign-On Bonus -OR- Retention Rewards
o Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
o 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
o Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.
ABOUT THE JOB
MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. This role is ideal for a proactive nurse who skillfully measures and monitors vital signs, prepares patients for procedures, and communicates clearly to ensure comfort and understanding throughout the care experience. The ideal candidate is attentive, safety-focused, and committed to observing, documenting, and reporting changes in patient conditions with accuracy and urgency. As a valued member of our multi-disciplinary team, this LPN will uphold the highest standards of nursing practice, contribute to quality improvement efforts, and ensure alignment with MU Health Care’s mission and goals. With a focus on patient satisfaction, safety, and excellence, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
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.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
· Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
· Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten 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 09/25/26 , 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.
· Children's Orthopaedics
· Children’s Specialty Center
· Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center – Mohs Surgery. 4 – 10 hour shifts (Monday – Thursday)
· Diabetes and Endocrinology Center
· Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Clinic
· Family Medicine - Battle Avenue
· Heart & Vascular Clinic
· Keene ENT & Allergy Center
· Missouri Ob/Gyn Associates
· Missouri Orthopaedic Institute
· Neurology Clinic
· Pediatrics - Battle Avenue
· Surgery Clinic
· Weight Management and Metabolic Institute
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,…