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SSM Health

Licensed practical nurse health care

SSM Health, East Prairie, Missouri, United States

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SSM Health is looking for Licensed Practical Nurse Health Care in Saint James, MO.

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

Job ID 3493478632; posted on 2026-01-02 01:51:38.

Job Summary Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within the scope of license.

Job Highlights Schedule: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday 7:30am-6pm

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Contributes to the assessment of patients and ensures the well-being of patients.

Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.

Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or educational equivalency for licensing.

Experience No experience required.

Physical Requirements

Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.

Constant standing and walking.

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0‑25 lbs.

Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.

Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.

Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25‑50 lbs.

Occasional lifting/moving of patients.

Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

Occasional driving.

Rare crawling and running.

Required Professional License and/Or Certifications State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin.

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA).

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Licensure Issued by Compact State.

Work Shift Day Shift (United States of America).

Job Type Employee.

Department 7 SMJMC MC JEFF CITY PBB.

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40.

Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay giving eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

EEO Statement SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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