LPN - Forensic Mental Health Care | Shift Diff + Benefits

State of Missouri; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Leave and holiday time

Health insurance

Job summary

State of Missouri, Department of Mental Health at NMPRC in St. Joseph, MO, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to administer medications, monitor vital signs, and assist with care plans in a 108-bed forensic inpatient setting. You will oversee nursing assistants, communicate with clinicians and families, and participate in rehabilitation and transfers.

The position offers full-time hours with shift flexibility and a competitive benefits package including pension, leave, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Current Missouri license to practice as a Practical Nurse required.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Observe and report patient conditions and behaviors; assist with care plans.
• Communicate effectively with doctors, patients, and families.
• Oversee work of nursing assistants and educate patients on care.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and prescribed treatments.
• Take vital signs and monitor patient health status.
• Assist with care plan activities and rehabilitation.
• Observe, document, and report patient conditions and responses.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Care planning

Record keeping

Team supervision of CNAs

Education

LPN license (Missouri)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

State of Missouri, Department of Mental Health at NMPRC in St. Joseph, MO, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to administer medications, monitor vital signs, and assist with care plans in a 108-bed forensic inpatient setting. You will oversee nursing assistants, communicate with clinicians and families, and participate in rehabilitation and transfers.

The position offers full-time hours with shift flexibility and a competitive benefits package including pension, leave, and health coverage.