Licensed Practical Nurse

State of Missouri; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the State of Missouri's Division of Youth Services as a Licensed Practical Nurse, providing essential nursing care in a therapeutic environment. This role involves conducting health assessments, maintaining medical records, and instructing youth and staff on health management. Candidates should have a valid nursing license in Missouri and a strong commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Cafeteria plans

Qualifications

• Must possess a current license to practice as a Practical Nurse in Missouri.
• Minimum one year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse required.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing duties including health assessments and care plans.
• Maintain medical files and logs for each youth.
• Provide CPR and First Aid instruction.

Skills

Empathy

Professionalism

Communication

Education

Practical Nurse license

Post-secondary degree in nursing

Job description

Working with the Division of Youth Services is more than it seems. You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day treatment and residential programs. To succeed in this position you will need to be empathetic, nonjudgmental, cooperative, encouraging, able-bodied, professional, and respectful; you must be able to communicate clearly, honestly and openly. We also offer a variety of great benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more. Join us and help make the difference for our youth today!

This is advanced practical nursing work in the care and treatment of patients or residents in a facility of the Missouri Division of Youth Services. This position performs a variety of nursing duties including preparing nursing assessment summaries and health care plans, implementing health care plans, instructing residents and patients in performing personal health care, and performing preventative nursing care.

The following tasks are the responsibility of the Licensed Practical Nurse:

• Perform practical nursing work in the care and treatment of youth in a facility of the Missouri Division of Youth Services.
• Provide each youth with a complete physical exam upon entry into the facility.
• Create a complete medical file for each youth and maintain in accordance with DYS medical policies.
• Establish medication logs for each group. Review logs weekly to ensure they are current and staff is dispensing medications correctly.
• See all youth requesting medical attention, and review all medical complaints, injury reports, and physicians’ orders daily.
• Establish and maintain an ongoing awareness of all youth that have been identified as having special health care needs and report significant findings to supervisor.
• Inventory medications twice per month. Check inventory quarterly to ensure it meets agency requirements. Participate and assist RN with the medication reviews and the preparation and submission of reports.
• Provide immunizations to youth as directed by policy. Maintain immunization records and submit to appropriate agencies.
• Transport students and/or families to appointments and other locations as necessary.
• Conduct CPR and First Aid classes for youth and staff. Obtain and maintain certification as CPR and First Aid Instructor. Work with management to ensure all staff receive and maintain certification in CPR and standard First Aid.
• Provide health care and hygiene instruction to youth, staff, and families, promoting health and prevention and management of illness, injury, and special health needs.
• Complete all required reports and correspondence in a timely, accurate manner in accordance with established procedures and formats.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

Knowledge of current nursing theory, practices, and techniques. Ability to work assigned schedule which may include a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays, and/or required overtime.

Possession of a current license to practice as a Practical Nurse in the State of Missouri or in accordance with Missouri’s Nurse Licensure Compact; and one or more years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Pursuant to State Law, this position requires accreditation, licensure, and/or professional or occupational license which is only available to holders of specific post-secondary degrees

Special Requirements: Possession of a valid driver’s license

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be foundhere.

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