ISL Licensed Practical Nurse - SEMORS - SIKESTON

State of Missouri
Sikeston, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 11, 2024
  • Salary: $60,347.46 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:60347
  • Full Time
  • Public Health
  • Job Description

    This position will be located at 112 Plaza Drive. Sikeston, MO. 63801. Regular work schedule will be Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Sunday and Monday off. Some travel to Poplar Bluff may be required.

    The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. If you enjoy caring for others and want to make a difference then by joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability, so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

    The State of Missouri offers a great benefit package: https://oa.mo.gov/personnel/state-employees/employee-benefits

    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:

    • Performs practical nursing duties such as treating pressure sores, changing dressings, providing breathing treatments, inserting catheters, and flushing bladder irrigations.

    • Provides bedside care, including feeding and personal hygiene assistance.

    • Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure; performs laboratory draws; and observes patients to detect deviations from normal conditions.

    • Prepares, administers, and charts medications according to physician orders and under the supervision of a higher-level Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse; contacts the pharmacy regarding prescriptions and reviews filled orders against MAR and physician orders.

    • Assists Registered Nurses in preparing nursing assessment summaries and implementing health care plans.

    • Instructs patients on how to perform basic personal health care, including rehabilitative and preventative care.

    • Reviews hospital discharge orders and consults with primary doctor, as needed.

    • Attends medical appointments with patients.

    • Completes assessments for injuries, falls, neurology checks, and tube feedings.

    • Assists with the patient admission process and participates in nursing care planning.

    • Completes practical nursing duties without detailed instruction; work is reviewed through reports, inspections, and observations.

    • Provides training to direct support staff.

    • Participates in after hours on-call rotation.

    • Performs other related work as assigned.

    • Possession of a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Missouri or in accordance with Missouri’s Nurse Licensure Compact.

    • 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.

    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 .
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • State of Missouri
    • State of Missouri

    Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

    Ensure a strong foundation today.

    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

    Show more

MORE JOBS

  • ASSISTANT MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, R.N.

    • Los Angeles, California
    • LOS ANGELES COUNTY
    • Jul 14, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Accounting and Finance
    • Human and Social Services
    • Legal Services
    • Public Health
  • Registered Nurse

    • Amarillo, Texas
    • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
    • Oct 25, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Public Health
  • Assistant Professor in Graphic Communication - Expertise in Print, Packaging & Color (25/26)

    • San Luis Obispo, California
    • California Polytechnic State University
    • Oct 18, 2024
    • Education and Training
    • Public Health
  • Job No. 543779 Professional & Continuing Education Coordinator

    • Bakersfield, California
    • California State University (CSU) Bakersfield
    • Oct 26, 2024
    • Education and Training
    • Public Health
  • CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER 2

    • Sparks, Nevada
    • State of Nevada
    • Nov 06, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Human and Social Services
    • Public Health
  • Licensed Practical Nurse Night Shift

    • Charleston, South Carolina
    • CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
    • Jul 14, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Public Health
Show More
Apply Now Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com Job Board.
Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com Job Board.