Licensed Practical Nurse-FTC-South

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide essential patient care, administer medications, and assist with various medical tasks. This role includes responsibilities like guiding direct care staff and completing health assessments, signifying the need for a qualified LPN eager to contribute to patient wellness in a forensic psychiatric setting.

Benefits

10 hours of accrued vacation leave annually

10 hours of accrued sick leave annually

13 paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-paid life insurance

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as an LPN in a healthcare facility.
• Possession of a current LPN license in Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties such as changing dressings and providing breathing treatments.
• Record vital signs and perform laboratory draws.
• Assist higher-level nurses with patient care tasks.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Health assessment

Education

Current LPN license in Missouri

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center-South

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center-North (FTC-N), a Medicare Certified (CMS) and Joint Commission Accredited (TJC) Forensic Psychiatric Hospital operated by the Missouri Department of Mental Health, is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses.

Job Duties:

• Perform practical nursing duties such as treating pressure sores, skin wounds, tracheal care (oral and nasal suctioning), changing dressings, providing breathing treatments, inserting catheters, and bladder irrigations.
• Provide bedside care, including feeding and personal hygiene assistance.
• Record temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure; perform laboratory draws; observe patients for deviations from normal conditions.
• Guide and counsel direct care staff in less complex patient care tasks and medication administration.
• Assist Registered Nurses or higher-level Licensed Practical Nurses; review work records and provide instructions on patient care and hygiene management.
• Prepare, administer, and chart medications per physician orders under supervision; liaise with pharmacy regarding prescriptions.
• Prepare nursing assessment summaries and implement healthcare plans.
• Instruct patients on personal health care, including rehabilitative and preventative measures.
• Review discharge orders and consult with primary doctors as needed.
• Attend medical appointments with patients.
• Complete assessments for injuries, falls, neurology checks, and tube feedings.
• Assist with patient admissions and participate in nursing care planning.
• Perform practical nursing duties independently; work is reviewed through reports and observations.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Requirements:

• Possession of a current LPN license in Missouri or in accordance with Missouri's Nurse Licensure Compact.
• At least one year of experience as an LPN in a hospital, institution, or healthcare facility.

Benefits:

• 10 hours of accrued vacation leave annually
• 10 hours of accrued sick leave annually
• 13 paid holidays
• Deferred compensation with employer contributions
• MOSERS retirement with vesting after 5 years
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program