Job Posting Number: SOUTHEAST MISSOURI RESIDENTIAL SERVICES-Licensed Practical Nurse II Full-time, Part-time, and PRN Licensed Practical Nurse positions available.
Full-time Salary: $58,476.34 / Yearly
Part-time Salary: $29.34/Hourly
Job Location: This position will be located at 112 Plaza Drive. Sikeston, MO. 63801
More reasons to love this job 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 .
What you'll do:Jobs in this family perform nursing services that affect patient care and are accountable for the health maintenance/restoration, health promotion, disease prevention, and the quality of care delivered.
Typical functions:The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:
- Administer medications and other prescribed treatments.
- Take vital signs.
- Assist with care plan activities.
- Observe and record patient conditions.
- Review medical records/charts.
- Plan, develop, evaluate, and/or monitor nursing and/or public health programs, services, and contracts.
Positions allocated to this series may perform the duties described, or specialize in areas of public health, infection control, quality assurance, employee health, billing compliance, facility surveying, or other specialty. The work assigned to positions in this series ranges from administering medications and taking vital signs to directing a total nursing program.
- This is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) position accountable for administering medication and other prescribed treatments; taking vital signs; assisting with care plan activities; observing and reporting patient conditions and behaviors; and participating in rehabilitation, ambulation, and transfers. LPN's oversee the work of nursing assistants; communicate with doctors, patients, and families; and educate patients on care. May transport clients to offsite appointments and apply restraints when necessary.
Knowledge, skills & abilities: - Knowledge of current nursing theory, practices, and techniques. Skill in applying practical nursing principles in the care of persons with physical or mental illness, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or the geriatric population. Ability to work assigned schedule which may include a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays, and/or required overtime.
Minimum Qualifications - Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
If you have questions about this position please contact: Melissa Hensley Human Resources Assistant 573-472-6556 Melissa.Hensley@dmh.mo.gov The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Closing Date/Time: 2024-04-28
