Forensic Psychiatric LPN — Compassionate Mental Health Nursing

State of Missouri; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton State Hospital in Fulton, MO is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Nursing Department. You will administer medications, document care, and monitor patient conditions within a forensic psychiatry setting.

Join a team dedicated to respectful, recovery-oriented care. This full-time position offers shift variety, opportunities to use evidence-based practice, and the chance to contribute to safer outcomes for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Licensure as a Practical Nurse (A recent graduate of an accredited nursing program may practice as a graduate nurse until results of first licensure examination are received or until 90 days after graduation, whichever occurs first.)

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and standards.
• Routinely prepares and administers medications and treatments in compliance with doctor's orders.
• Accurately and legibly completes medication administration records, narcotic administration records, progress notes, flow sheets and other required documentation.
• Observe and report any changes in a patient’s mental and physical condition in order to assure quality psychiatric and medical nursing care.
• Teaches living skills, medication therapy, symptom management and other health maintenance needs to patients.
• Administer detailed therapeutic interventions to patients.
• Respond to and participate in crisis interventions in order to assure safety of patients, staff and the general public.
• Work assigned schedule which may include a variety of shifts, weekends and holidays.

Job description

Fulton State Hospital in Fulton, MO is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Nursing Department. You will administer medications, document care, and monitor patient conditions within a forensic psychiatry setting.

Join a team dedicated to respectful, recovery-oriented care. This full-time position offers shift variety, opportunities to use evidence-based practice, and the chance to contribute to safer outcomes for patients and staff.