Mental Health Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse (85547)

Centurion Health; Bonne Terre (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Health in Bonne Terre, Missouri, seeks a Mental Health Licensed Practical Nurse to join Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center. This full-time daytime position focuses on holistic nursing care for incarcerated patients under the direction of the Nursing Director and a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires MO LPN with IV certification and psychiatric nursing training, CPR/BLS, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Missouri LPN with IV Certification.
• Specialized training in psychiatric nursing.
• Current CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Corrections experience not required.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, including drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to incarcerated patients within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and multidisciplinary team to assess needs.
• Participate in and lead group education for patients as needed.

Skills

LPN with IV Certification

Psychiatric nursing

CPR/BLS certified

Security clearance eligibility

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: MO, Bonne Terre - Eastern Rcpt Diagnostic & Correctional Ctr - BONNE TERRE, MO 63628, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nursing Professional & Support, LPN Pay rates from $29/hr. to $35/hr. depending on years of licensed experience!

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Missouri Department of Corrections.

We are currently seeking a full-time Mental Health Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center located in Bonne Terre, Missouri.

The Mental Health LPN is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients. Mental Health Nurses work under the direction of the Director of Nursing and/or Nursing Supervisor and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to identify, assess and respond to a wide range of physical, psychological and social needs of the patient. Mental Health nurses may also participate in and lead group classes for incarcerated patients as needed.

Qualifications:

• Missouri LPN with IV Certification
• Specialty training in psychiatric nursing
• Current CPR and Basic Life Support
• Corrections experience not required
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Available Shift:

Monday-Friday, Days, 7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm

We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing Education benefits
• Much more...

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