Licensed Practical Nurse

About the role

Working with the Division of Youth Services is more than it seems. You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day treatment and residential programs.

Responsibilities

• Create a complete medical file for each youth and maintain in accordance with DYS medical policies.
• Establish and maintain an ongoing awareness of all youth that have been identified as having special health care needs and report significant findings to supervisor.
• Inventory medications twice per month. Check inventory quarterly to ensure it meets agency requirements.
• Participate and assist RN with the medication reviews and the preparation and submission of reports.
• Provide immunizations to youth as directed by policy.
• Maintain immunization records and submit to appropriate agencies.
• Transport students and/or families to appointments and other locations as necessary.
• Conduct CPR and First Aid classes for youth and staff.
• Obtain and maintain certification as CPR and First Aid Instructor.
• Work with management to ensure all staff receive and maintain certification in CPR and standard First Aid.
• Provide health care and hygiene instruction to youth, staff, and families, promoting health and prevention and management of illness, injury, and special health needs.
• Complete all required reports and correspondence in a timely, accurate manner in accordance with established procedures and formats.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of current nursing theory, practices, and techniques.
• Ability to work assigned schedule which may include a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays, and/or required overtime.
• Possession of a current license to practice as a Practical Nurse in the State of Missouri or in accordance with Missouri’s Nurse Licensure Compact; and one or more years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Communication skills.
• Empathy and nonjudgmental attitude.
• Cooperation and encouragement.
• Professionalism and respectfulness.

Benefits

We offer a variety of great benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more.

Pay

The current rate for this position is $1,993.69 semi-monthly. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

Schedule

This is advanced practical nursing work in the care and treatment of patients or residents in a facility of the Missouri Division of Youth Services. This position performs a variety of nursing duties including preparing nursing assessment summaries and health care plans, implementing health care plans, instructing residents and patients in performing personal health care, and performing preventative nursing care.