LPN, Med Surg Ortho - FT, Days
- Days
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open licensed practical nurse jobs in Missouri post a median of $31.50 an hour, the middle half $28.46–$33.88, across 118 jobs that state their pay. Licensed practical nurses employed in Missouri earn a median of $29.58 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Job Description
Saint Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit is seeking a LPN for the Medical Surgical - Ortho unit. As an experienced nurse on this team, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of patient care processes, conditions, and diagnoses. You will be supported by leading technology and our virtual nurse team who will provide assistance for floor nurses with oversight, education, documentation, and monitoring to ensure the patients receive exceptional care.
Shift Details: This position is Full Time days (3, 12-hr shifts per week)
The Work
- Function independently and accountable for utilizing the nursing process
- Coordinate the care for a group of patients with the Multidisciplinary Team
- Delegate tasks appropriately
- Identify hospital resources
- Serve as a clinical resource for new employees
- Help with electronic oversight
- Assist the primary nurse in chart review, patient education, and coordination of care.
- Help with many delegated communications with care team and families.
We are looking for energetic, team focused nursing professionals who are motivated by an environment where they can continuously learn and grown, support others in their growth and work with cutting edge technology. We are looking for nurses who can work autonomously while supporting their teammates through collaboration and anticipate the needs of patients and others on the team. To be successful, you will need to be flexible, adaptable, and positive. You will need to be motivated by overcoming challenges daily and demonstrates positive formal or informal leadership within unit or department.
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
Associate Degree
Job Details
Full Time
Day (United States of America)
From Saint Luke's Health System's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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