Licensed Practical Nurse

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Licensed Practical Nurse

Work Location

Springfield Campus

Department

Magers Family Health and Wellness Center

HR Home Department

088000 HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER

Pay Grade

41

Proposed Salary

$19.00-$22.00

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?

No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type

Full Time Regular

Exempt / Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

General Function

The Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) performs duties within the scope of practice as defined by the Missouri Nurse Practice Act requiring all nursing care shall be given under the direction of a person licensed by a state regulatory board to prescribe medications and treatments or under the direction of a registered professional nurse, physician, or nurse practitioner. The L.P.N. performs duties for the promotion of health and in the care of persons who are ill, injured, or experiencing alterations in normal health processes requiring substantial specialized skill, judgment, and knowledge in accordance with the Magers Health and Wellness Nursing Policy and Procedure.

Description of Primary Duties

1. Provides basic patient care for the sick, injured, convalescent and disabled by gathering patient information and taking vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and pulse oximetry.

2. Assists in providing quality patient care by observing patients, charting and reporting changes of patients' conditions to the physician or nurse practitioner, documenting all patient contact in the medical record, conferring with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and assisting in the delivery of the plan for health care with all members of the health team.

3. Expedites patient care by returning phone calls to patients for the physician or nurse practitioner to clarify information or patient instructions or to address patient needs or concerns and following up with the physician or nurse practitioner regarding such calls.

4. Supports the delivery of quality patient care by maintaining physician and nurse practitioner ticklers and referral book per clinic protocol, cleaning exam rooms per policy, assuring physician and nurse practitioner rooms are adequately stocked each day, setting up equipment for medical exams, and assisting with instrument cleaning, wrapping, packaging and sterilization if trained.

5. Provides quality patient care by following Magers Health and Wellness Center Infection Control policy, demonstrating professionalism and awareness of issues of confidentiality and patient safety, demonstrating respect and understanding of the rights of the patient, and performing all duties in compliance with Magers Health and Wellness Center Nursing policies and procedures.

6. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

7. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and / or courses as required by the Nursing Coordinator.

8. Contributes to the overall success of Magers Health and Wellness Center by performing all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Educations : A high school diploma plus completion of one year training in licensed practical nursing program from an accredited school is required.

Experience : Two years nursing experience in a clinical setting is required.

Effort : Must be able to lift 15-25 pounds and endure extended periods of standing on a daily basis.

License : Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Missouri is required.

Additional Qualifications

Link to Job Description

Open Date

11 / 21 / 2025

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

First date of consideration will be December 5, 2025. Review of applications will continue until filled.

This vacancy will be filled by either Licensed Practical Nurse OR Medical Assistant. To view and apply for the Medical Assistant Posting, please visit :

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint / grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu , 417-836-4252.

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number

20250244FTS

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