Forensic Psychiatry LPN - Compassionate Care

State-of-Missour; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Leave and holiday time

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Fulton State Hospital in Fulton, MO. The role involves inpatient psychiatric care within a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed team, with opportunities to apply evidence-based treatments and nursing skills.

Minimum qualifications include 0-3 years of LPN experience and active licensure. The position supports a comprehensive state benefits package and a structured work schedule, including non-traditional shifts.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Licensure as a Practical Nurse (recent graduate may practice as a graduate nurse until licensure results).

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and standards.
• Routinely prepares and administers medications and treatments per doctor's orders.
• Document medication administration records, progress notes, and other records.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to ensure quality care.
• Teach living skills, medication therapy, symptom management, and health maintenance to patients.
• Administer detailed therapeutic interventions to patients.
• Respond to crisis interventions to ensure safety of patients, staff and public.
• Work schedule may include weekends and holidays.

Skills

Nursing skills

Medication administration

Crisis intervention

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse licensure

Job description

State of Missouri is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Fulton State Hospital in Fulton, MO. The role involves inpatient psychiatric care within a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed team, with opportunities to apply evidence-based treatments and nursing skills.

Minimum qualifications include 0-3 years of LPN experience and active licensure. The position supports a comprehensive state benefits package and a structured work schedule, including non-traditional shifts.