LPN

Epworth Children & Family Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 38,572 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Epworth Children & Family Services seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in St. Louis, MO, to provide comprehensive medical assistance to youth aged 11–18. This role involves medication management, medical assessments, and support in crisis situations.

The ideal candidate will have a nursing license in Missouri and experience with adolescents. The position offers an opportunity to utilize skills within a multidisciplinary team to foster recovery and development.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing school and licensed/registered as an RN/LPN in Missouri.
• Demonstrated client-care skills with adolescent and psychiatric experience preferred.
• Able to perform Safe Crisis Management (SCM) certified physical intervention techniques.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document medications safely and accurately.
• Implement training programs for medication administration.
• Perform medical assessments and referrals as needed.
• Conduct nursing skills consistent with current standards.
• Communicate health information accurately to the team.
• Assist during crisis situations to ensure well-being.

Skills

Strength-based therapeutic crisis intervention methods

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal collaboration

Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook

Education

Graduated from an accredited nursing school

Licensed/registered as an RN/LPN in Missouri

Tools

ETO database software

Job description

Job Title and Location

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Epworth – Webster – St. Louis, MO 63119

Compensation

Salary: $28.00 – $30.00 per hour.

Summary

Provide comprehensive medical assistance to youth aged 11‑18, including medication management and clinical assessments, within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Mediate medication management: safely administer medications, accurately document administration, transcribe orders, and maintain medication storage and counts in accordance with regulations; educate clients, staff, and guardians about medications and assist staff with medication‑related questions.
• Implement the Medication Administration Certification training program, including training and testing staff on proper medication administration techniques.
• Perform medical assessments and deliver first aid for client illness or injuries; make referrals for additional care as needed.
• Conduct nursing skills consistent with current standards, including vital sign checks and finger‑stick blood glucose (FSBS) assessments.
• Complete documentation of medical records and findings in compliance with agency standards and policies.
• Ensure continuity of care by accurately communicating health information to nurses, staff, physicians, and other team members.
• Assist during crisis situations to safeguard client and colleague well‑being.
• Practice infection control procedures: report communicable diseases, educate staff and clients, and initiate infection control measures when indicated.
• Provide basic first aid support and answer general health‑related questions; make over‑the‑counter medications available to staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Utilize strength‑based therapeutic crisis intervention methods with adolescents.
• Understand the needs of at‑risk youth populations.
• Effectively instruct clients and oversee their daily activities.
• Read, interpret, and implement agency documents, procedure manuals, and treatment plans.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate interpersonal collaboration with colleagues, community partners, and families.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and ETO database software.
• Meet physical demands of the role, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 100lbs.
• Analyze and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, and government regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; handle abstract and concrete variables.
• Adhere to agency rules, policies, workplace safety, code of conduct, social media guidelines, training requirements, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing school and licensed/registered as an RN/LPN in Missouri.
• Demonstrated client‑care skills with adolescent and psychiatric experience preferred.
• Able to perform Safe Crisis Management (SCM) certified physical intervention techniques for crisis intervention and annual certification.
• Minimum age 21 years.

Additional Information

None of the position involves supervisory responsibilities.

Epworth provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities based on applicable laws.