Licensed Practical Nurse - SEMORS - SIKESTON

State of Missouri; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Sikeston team. You will administer medications, monitor vital signs, and support care plans for consumers, including those with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities include collaborating with doctors, patients, families, and supervising nursing assistants. A current Missouri LPN license and knowledge of the Nurse Licensure Compact are required, with shifts including Sundays through Thursdays.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Missouri.
• Knowledge of current nursing theory, practices, and techniques.
• Ability to work a schedule including weekends, holidays and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Take vital signs and assist with care plan activities.
• Observe and report patient conditions to doctors and families.
• Oversee nursing assistants and educate patients on care.
• Coordinate with physicians, patients, and families; train direct support staff.

Skills

Current LPN license

Developmental disabilities experience

Patient care skills

Nursing theory and practices knowledge

EHR proficiency

Medication administration

Education

Current Missouri LPN license

Nurse Licensure Compact awareness

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Growth Opportunities

Southeast Missouri Residential Services is a State of Missouri facility located at 112 Plaza Drive, Sikeston, MO. We are professional, agile and innovative.

Our Work Environment Includes

• Modern Office Setting
• Growth Opportunities
• Wellness Programs

We're looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team of nurses who help provide one-on-one care for our consumers. A successful candidate has previous experience working with the developmentally disabled, a strong work ethic and an active interest in helping to care for our consumers. It is often said that there is no greater satisfaction than working directly with our consumers, and this is absolutely true. It's extremely rewarding, since many of our consumers are living well.

Schedules available are: 7:30am-4:00 pm Sunday through Thursday.

WHY DMH?

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

Knowledge of current nursing theory, practices, and techniques. Skill in applying practical nursing principles in the care of persons with physical or mental illness, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or the geriatric population. Ability to work assigned schedule which may include a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays, and/or required overtime.

This is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) position accountable for administering medication and other prescribed treatments; taking vital signs; assisting with care plan activities; observing and reporting patient conditions and behaviors; and participating in rehabilitation, ambulation, and transfers. LPN's oversee the work of nursing assistants; communicate with doctors, patients, and families; and educate patients on care. May transport clients to offsite appointments and apply restraints when necessary. Communicates with doctors, patients, and families, and educates patients on care. Ability to function in situations requiring a high level of practical nursing skill.

• Performs practical nursing duties such as treating pressure sores, changing dressings, providing breathing treatments, inserting catheters, and flushing bladder irrigations.
• Provides bedside care, including feeding and personal hygiene assistance.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure; performs laboratory draws; and observes patients to detect deviations from normal conditions.
• Prepares, administers, and charts medications according to physician orders and under the supervision of a higher-level Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse; contacts the pharmacy regarding prescriptions and reviews filled ordered against MAR and physician orders.
• Assists Registered Nurses in preparing nursing assessment summaries and implementing health care plans.
• Instructs patients on how to perform basic personal health care, including rehabilitative and preventative care.
• Reviews hospital discharge orders and consults with primary doctor, as needed.
• Attends medical appointments with patients.
• Completes assessments for injuries, falls, neurology checks, and the tube feedings.
• Assists with the patient admission process and participates in nursing care planning.
• Completes practical nursing duties without detailed instruction; work is reviewed through reports, inspections, and observations.
• Utilization of Electronic Healthcare Record (EHR) system.
• Provides training to direct support staff.
• Performs other related work as assigned.
• Possession of a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Missouri or in accordance with Missouri's Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Knowledge of current nursing theory, practices, and techniques. Skill in applying practical nursing principles in the care of persons with physical or mental illness, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities and/or the geriatric population.

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 found here

Jason Krause 573-840-9068 [e-mail]

Angela Penrod 573-472-6556 [e-mail]