Graduate LPN

At St. Joseph Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, St. Joseph Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Founded in 1874 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Joseph Medical Center has a long tradition of providing high-quality, compassionate care. Its Catholic heritage and the spirit of our founding Sisters continue today in our mission of caring for the community. The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is the Catholic Sponsor for St. Joseph Medical Center, under the leadership of his Excellency Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr.

St. Joseph Medical Center has received numerous awards for its quality and clinical excellence. We believe that continuous quality of care and performance improvements are the foundation for preserving and enhancing healthcare delivery. For information, visit www.stjosephkc.com.

The Graduate Practical Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring technical and manual skills, within the scope of practice, that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care, and meets the communication needs of the patient and family; Performs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse. A Graduate Practical Nurse may only practice professional nursing under supervision. "Supervision" means that a licensed Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse is physically present in the area or unit where the Graduate Practical Nurse is practicing. The Graduate Practical Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Graduate Practical Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care within the Medical/Surgical Unit. The Graduate Practical Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her assigned patients. He / She communicates with physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. The Graduate Practical Nurse responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.
The Graduate Practical Nurse must take the NCLEX-PN within one month of hiring.
The temporary Graduate Nurse privilege will expire the earliest date of any of the following: (1) 90 days from graduation date (2) when the candidate passes the NCLEX-PN; (3) when the candidate fails the NCLEX-PN test.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Graduation from an Accredited Practical Nurse program.
2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
3. IV certification upon hire.