PRN Forensic Psychiatric LPN — Impactful Patient Care

State of Missouri; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Part time

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Job summary

Fulton State Hospital within the State of Missouri seeks a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Nursing Department in Fulton, MO. Responsibilities include administering medications per doctor orders, documenting records, and monitoring patient conditions with a focus on psychiatric and medical care.

The role requires 0-3 years of LPN experience and current LPN licensure. The position offers a benefits package and a supportive team environment in a forensic psychiatric setting.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Licensure as a Practical Nurse (A recent graduate of an accredited nursing program may practice as a graduate nurse until results of first licensure examination are received or until 90 days after graduation, whichever occurs first.)

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and standards.
• Routinely prepares and administers medications and treatments in compliance with doctor's orders.
• Accurately and legibly completes medication administration records, narcotic administration records, progress notes, flow sheets and other required documentation.
• Observe and report any changes in a patient’s mental and physical condition in order to assure quality psychiatric and medical nursing care.
• Teaches living skills, medication therapy, symptom management and other health maintenance needs to patients.
• Administer detailed therapeutic interventions to patients.
• Respond to and participate in crisis interventions in order to assure safety of patients, staff and the general public.
• Work assigned schedule which may include a variety of shifts, weekends and holidays.

Education

LPN licensure

Job description

Fulton State Hospital within the State of Missouri seeks a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Nursing Department in Fulton, MO. Responsibilities include administering medications per doctor orders, documenting records, and monitoring patient conditions with a focus on psychiatric and medical care.

The role requires 0-3 years of LPN experience and current LPN licensure. The position offers a benefits package and a supportive team environment in a forensic psychiatric setting.