Licensed Practical Nurse Team II with STCHC

State-of-Missour; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Generous leave and holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

Missouri Department of Mental Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the St. Charles Habilitation Center. The role involves administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and supporting care plans for residents with mental health and developmental disabilities.

The LPN will provide bedside care, observe patient conditions, and report changes while participating in rehabilitation and transfers. Missouri license required; salary reflects base pay with applicable adjustments.

Qualifications

• Provides bedside care including feeding, bathing, ambulation, and hygiene.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure.
• Observes patients for deviations and reports signs of change.
• Performs advanced practical nursing duties as required.
• Keeps clear records and reports as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and prescribed treatments.
• Take vital signs and monitor patient conditions.
• Assist with care plan activities and rehabilitation.
• Observe and report patient conditions and behaviors.
• Assist with ambulation and transfers.

Skills

Bedside care

Vital signs

Observation/reporting

Nursing duties

Record keeping

Follow instructions

Education

LPN license (Missouri)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse

Department of Mental Health

St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Centers

St. Charles Habilitation Center

OPENING DATE: October 16, 2026POSTING: STCHC #N02607

CLOSING DATE: October 30, 2026

Position Details

• Position: LPN
• Unit/Dept: Nursing
• Days Off: Alternating Mon/Thur and every other weekend
• Hours: 2:30pm to 11:00pm

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.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. Years of service adjustments, shift differentials, and other targeted salary payments are applied to the total compensation of your paycheck and are subject to eligibility requirements of the appropriate differential.

Why You'll Love This Position

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, Skills, and Abilities

• Provides bedside care, including feeding, gavage, bathing, bed making, ambulation, and oral hygiene; takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, etc.
• Observes patients to detect deviations from normal conditions; records and reports signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change.
• Performs a variety of nursing duties including special decubitus care, tracheal care, oral and nasal tracheal suctioning, change of dressings, oxygen and aerosol therapy, catheterizations, bladder irrigations and instillation, douches, etc.
• Ability to perform a variety of advanced practical nursing duties.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to keep records and make reports.
• Able to perform all essential job functions within 2 weeks of being offered this position.

Qualification(s)

A successful candidate must possess a current license as a practical nurse in Missouri.

DMH employees who have had disciplinary actions within the past 6 months will not be considered. To promote to this position you should be free of discipline for twelve months. (See SLDDTC Policy 4.06, Bidding). This position will be filled by selecting among the most senior qualified bidder or most qualified applicant.

More reasons to love this job

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.

If you have questions about this position, contact Nancy Kimball

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