Crt-Nurse, LPN - Residential Services

Jackson County Missouri; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Jackson County Missouri is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide professional nursing services within the family court judicial process. Responsibilities include conducting medical assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare professionals for youth health needs.

The ideal candidate must be a graduate of an accredited LPN program with valid state licensure and a minimum of six months of clinical experience. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, life insurance, and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current state Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) licensure.
• Graduate of an accredited licensed practical nurse program.
• Six months of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general medical assessments of youth.
• Administer medication and/or care and treatment.
• Maintain documentation associated with medication administration.
• Schedule medical appointments and assist physicians.
• Confer with health professionals about youth's health.

Skills

Medical assessments

Communication skills

Relationship building

Medication administration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse certification

Job description

Department

Residential Services County or State Funded: County Exempt or Non-exempt: Non-exempt Pay Grade: C-111 Salary pay rate: $22.92 - $28.63 hourly

Basic Function and Responsibility

To provide and perform advanced and professional social services work including conciliation services and parent awareness instruction: assist in, program development and coordination of resource services activities within the family court judicial process.

Appointing Authority and Supervision

The deputy court administrator of family court is the appointing authority. The LPN receives direct supervision by the facility manager or assistant facility manager. Supervision Exercised: None.

Characteristic and Assigned Duties

• Conduct general medical assessments of youth which involves taking vital signs, administering screenings, administering, and interpreting tests (such as urinalysis and TB), and developing health history.
• Assess specific medical illness, complaint, injury, or need of youth to determine condition, which may involve examinations.
• Administer medication, and/or care and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques, which may involve referral to a physician, hospital, or clinic.
• Order and monitor medical supplies, equipment, and medication.
• Travel to hospitals or clinics for test results, prescriptions, and other matters.
• Keep abreast of public health requirements and current medical trends and developments.
• Maintain all documentation associated with medication administration.
• Order medications from pharmacies, and per physician’s orders.
• Prepare and maintain health histories and all related medical records.
• Provide Medication Aide Certification training to ensure competency of staff to administer and document medications, recognize adverse reactions, etc.
• May package and dispense prescription medication.
• Confer with physicians, hospital staff, and other health professionals regarding youth’s health and coordinate all aspects of health care needs.
• Discuss health care needs or medical condition of youth with parents/guardians, and case management officers, to ensure proper follow-up care and medical concerns/interventions.
• Schedule medical appointments and clinics and assist physicians during treatment or examination.
• Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of modern principles, practices, methods, and techniques of the nursing profession. Ability to relate to and counsel youth with behavioral problems. Ability to make appropriate medical assessments of adolescent youth. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to read handwritten or small printed words. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally, and in writing. Ability to relate in a positive fashion to individuals from a variety of cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds. Ability to maintain professionalism during a crisis.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited licensed practical nurse program and must have a current state Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) licensure plus six months of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a clinical setting.

Special Requirements

Minimum age requirement is 25 years old. Must have the ability to attain valid certification to instruct in first aid/CPR procedures and medical certification and provide proof of such.

Benefits

We offer excellent benefits, including health care, dental, life insurance, vacation time, sick leave, a pension plan, plus many more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer