LPN - Forensic Psychiatric Care

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

State of Missouri seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center-South/FTC-North. The LPN will deliver mid-level nursing care in a state agency, assist with medication administration, assessments, and care planning under RN supervision.

The role involves bedside care, wound management, monitoring vitals, and guidance to direct care staff in patient care activities within a forensic psychiatric hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Missouri LPN license.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a hospital, institution or health care facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside nursing care including feeding and personal hygiene.
• Perform procedures such as wound care, tracheal care, catheter care, and medications under supervision.
• Monitor patient conditions and vital signs; document findings and report deviations.

Skills

Bedside care

Medication administration

Vital signs

Wound care

Tracheal care

Catheter care

Care planning

Patient teaching

Education

LPN license (Missouri)

1+ year clinical experience

Job description

State of Missouri seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center-South/FTC-North. The LPN will deliver mid-level nursing care in a state agency, assist with medication administration, assessments, and care planning under RN supervision.

The role involves bedside care, wound management, monitoring vitals, and guidance to direct care staff in patient care activities within a forensic psychiatric hospital setting.