Licensed Practical Nurse
State of Missouri St. Charles, Missouri, United States
- Location: St. Charles, Missouri, United States
- Categories: Public Health
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Sep 17, 2024
Job Description:
Licensed Practical Nurse
Description
OPENING DATE: September 16, 2024 POSTING: STCHC #N02405CLOSING DATE: September 23, 2024
POSITION
UNIT/DEPT.
Semi-Monthly Salary
DAYS OFF
WORK HOURS
LPN
Nursing
$2,679.94
+ $2.00 per hour shift differential
Alternating Mon/Fri and every other weekend
2:30pm-11:00pm
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, AND ABILITIES
- Provides bedside care, including feeding, gavage, bathing, bed making, ambulation, and oral hygiene; takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, etc.
- Observes patients to detect deviations from normal conditions; records and reports signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change.
- Performs a variety of nursing duties including special decubitus care, tracheal care, oral and nasal tracheal suctioning, change of dressings, oxygen and aerosol therapy, catheterizations, bladder irrigations and instillation, douches, etc.
- Ability to perform a variety of advanced practical nursing duties.
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to keep records and make reports.
- Able to perform all essential job functions within five (5) calendar days of acceptance.
- Ability to work as a team member.
Typical Qualifications
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.
DMH employees who have had disciplinary actions within the past 6 months will not be considered. To promote to this position you should be free of discipline for twelve months. (See SLDDTC Policy 4.06, Bidding). This position will be filled by selecting among the most senior qualified bidder.
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 .