Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse
Location: Kearney, MO 64060
Pay Rate: $37.17/hour
Schedule: 3 ten-hour shifts Monday–Friday, plus both weekend days every other weekend
Setting: On-site, patient-facing
Safety Sensitive Position
Urgent Care LPN Position Overview
We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide high-quality, evidence-based patient care in an outpatient clinical setting.
The LPN/LVN will perform patient assessments, administer medications and treatments, conduct clinical testing, document patient information, and work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to support positive patient outcomes.
Urgent Care LPN Schedule
- Three 10-hour shifts Monday–Friday
- Both Saturday and Sunday every other weekend
- Schedules are created in 6-week blocks
- Some major holiday coverage is required
- Initial 3 weeks of training/orientation are required
- Candidates must be available to complete the initial training without planned time off that would interfere with training
Urgent Care LPN Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine patient assessments and monitor overall health
- Administer oral, injectable, intravenous, and topical medications within scope of practice
- Perform phlebotomy, vaccine administration, and point-of-care testing
- Monitor vital signs and identify abnormalities
- Evaluate patient conditions and document treatment responses
- Monitor pain levels and changes in patient condition
- Review medications for potential side effects and drug interactions
- Perform mental health screenings, including depression and mood assessments
- Accurately document patient medical history, medications, allergies, surgeries, and family history in the electronic medical record
- Provide patient education related to medications, self-care, and disease management
- Connect patients with appropriate healthcare and community resources
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked clinical environment
Urgent Care LPN Required Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted LPN/LVN license in the state of practice and in good standing
- Compact licenses must be issued in the candidate's primary state of residence
- No current or prior disciplinary actions on the nursing license
- Minimum 1 year of related healthcare experience
- Previous experience in Primary Care, Urgent Care, or Emergency Room
- Experience with:
- Phlebotomy
- Vaccine administration
- Point-of-care testing
- Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems
- Epic experience preferred
- Current BLS certification
- Verifiable high school diploma or GED required
Candidates whose experience is primarily limited to long-term care settings such as nursing homes, home health, LTAC, or skilled nursing facilities will not be considered.
Pay Rate: $37.17/hour
