NWCS_ Licensed Practical Nurse

About the role

Northwest Community Services is a State of Missouri agency dedicated to supporting individuals with mental and developmental disabilities. The Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities aims to enhance the quality of life for those they serve.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs
• Provide guidance to direct care staff involved in less complex areas of patient care; counsel direct care staff on administering medications, as needed.
• Communicate with doctors, patients, families, and educate patients on care.
• Administer medication and other prescribed treatments.
• Prepare nursing assessment summaries; prepare and implement health care plans.
• Instruct patients on how to perform basic personal health care, including rehabilitative and preventative care.
• Review hospital discharge orders and consult with primary doctors, as needed.
• Attend medical appointments with patients.
• Complete assessments for injuries, falls, neurology checks, and tube feedings.
• Absists with the patient admission process and participates in nursing care planning.
• Completes practical nursing duties.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old
• Must possess a current license to practice as a practical nurse in Missouri
• Must have a valid Missouri Driver’s License
• Must provide High School Diploma or GED
• Must pass an extensive criminal background check

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• None specified

Pay

$2,539.63 semi-monthly

Schedule

Not specified