PRN - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- FSH

State of Missouri; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Fulton State Hospital. This entry-level position involves administering care, observing patient conditions, and supporting recovery for individuals with mental illness. Ideal candidates will possess a nursing license and have up to three years of experience, contributing to fulfilling health care roles within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holiday time

Eligibility for health insurance coverage

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure as a practical nurse.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer medications and treatments per doctor’s orders.
• Observe and report changes in patients’ conditions.
• Teach patients medication therapy and symptom management.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient observation

Crisis intervention

Education

Licensure as a Practical Nurse

Job description

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Why You'll Love This Position

Fulton State Hospital is a community of caring, skilled people, partnering with individuals challenged by mental illness to inspire healing and recovery. Through Respect, Encouragement, Compassion, Opportunity, Value, Excellence, and Responsiveness, YOU can contribute to individuals’ recovery and positively impact those you serve by being a team member within our Nursing Department.

PRN - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Facility: Fulton State Hospital

Location: Fulton, MO

Why You'll Love This Position

Fulton State Hospital is a community of caring, skilled people, partnering with individuals challenged by mental illness to inspire healing and recovery. Through Respect, Encouragement, Compassion, Opportunity, Value, Excellence, and Responsiveness, YOU can contribute to individuals’ recovery and positively impact those you serve by being a team member within our Nursing Department.

Forensic psychiatric nursing is exciting and challenging while making a difference in the lives of others. Nurses have the opportunity to use best practice and evidence-based treatments while working with patients who live with mental illness. Join a team that will challenge you to utilize all your nursing skills and be a member of a recovery oriented, trauma-informed treatment team.

What You’ll Do

• 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.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

All you need for success:

• 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.)
  
  

More Reasons To Love This Position

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If You Have Questions About This Position, Please Contact

Eva See, RN

Recruitment and Retention Officer

[e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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  Government Administration

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