Job Description

is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse to join a prestigious academic health system in Columbia, MO, offering a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 for new employees with an extensive benefits package.

Not only is the health system ranked as one of Becker\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital Review\xe2\x80\x99s 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare for three consecutive years, but it also values the importance of work-life balance and professional growth for its employees. Take the next step in your career and thrive in an environment where you are respected, challenged, and offered endless opportunities to define your career path!

Benefits that matter.

Paid-for tuition from the local top-rated university.

Up to 75% for you and 50% for spouses and children

8% match on 401(k)

100% paid leave for parents and caregivers for up to four weeks \xe2\x80\x93 effective January 2024

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including mental wellness support.

4 Personal Days, 12 Sick Days, 17 PTO days for 0-5 years, and 22 PTO days for 5+ years



The Certified Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse will provide professional nursing care to the physically and mentally ill.

Measure and record patient vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration. Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures. Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patient conditions. Provide quality care to patients and work with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest patient satisfaction. Follow all safety, security, and infection control, policies and procedures. Perform all tasks to ensure the safety of self, patient, and co-workers. Maintain the standards of nursing care and departmental criteria to assure alignment with the MU Health Care Mission and Goals. Participate in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups. Perform patient care duties and procedures following department policy, established protocol and standard of care, or as directed by the Charge Nurse. May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

General supervision is received from a Practice Manager, Supervisor, or Charge Nurse.

Functional supervision may be exercised over support staff.

Required Qualifications

Nucleus Healthcare is a talent acquisition company trusted by top-tier facilities and organizations to partner in finding quality candidates seeking meaningful employment. Our recruiters are experienced in building candidate profiles based on the skills our partners want to hire. When you speak to one of our recruiters, they will make you feel at ease throughout the process, preparing you with confidence every step of the way. We\xe2\x80\x99ll do what it takes to ensure you land a role that is the right fit for you, and where you can grow your career.

Missouri Board of Nursing LPN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state LPN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state LPNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; however, completion of these duties is a measure of successful performance. Employees of this job classification are subject to performance reviews. Basic function, responsibilities and characteristics duties may change at any time with or without notice.

This position is considered safety sensitive. This document is a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees holding the associated job title. Additional duties, specific qualifications and work emphasis may vary between individual positions

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About Nucleus

is a talent acquisition company trusted by top-tier facilities and organizations to partner in finding quality candidates seeking meaningful employment. Our recruiters are experienced in building candidate profiles based on the skills our partners want to hire. When you speak to one of our recruiters, they will make you feel at ease throughout the process, preparing you with confidence every step of the way. We\xe2\x80\x99ll do what it takes to ensure you land a role that is the right fit for you, and where you can grow your career.

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