Licensed Practical Nurse - Alternative Services (CBM)

State of Missouri • Full-time • Kansas City, MO, US • 1w ago

Position(s): LPN-Alternative Services

1 st Shift-Days

Location(s): We have positions at each of our Group Homes.

Highlands Group Home (CBM)1501 River Blvd. Independence, MO 64050-1760

Lakeland Group Home (CBM) 15555 Little Blue Road Kansas City, MO 64139

Esperanza Group Home (CBM) 5410 Rinker Road Kansas City, MO 64129-2308

Salary: $2,436.51 (Semi-Monthly)

Application Deadline: December 28, 2023 – January 4, 2024

Why You’ll Love This Position

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. 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.

What You’ll Do

Provides bedside care, including feeding, 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 practical nursing duties such as special decubitus care, change of dressings, oxygen and aerosol therapy, catheterizations, bladder irrigations, douches, etc.
Prepares, administers, and charts medications according to physician orders and under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.
Assists a registered professional nurse in preparing nursing assessment summaries, preparing and implementing health care plans, instructing residents and patients in performing personal health care, and performing rehabilitative and preventative nursing care.
Assists with admission process and orientation of patient to the hospital; participates in the planning of nursing care.
Attends and participates in orientation and staff development programs.
Working knowledge of practical nurse theory, current practices and techniques. Working knowledge of hygienic ward housekeeping.
Working knowledge of standard practices, rules and regulations relating to licensed practical nursing work.
Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology, nutrition, aseptic technique, and body mechanics.
Ability to maintain a sympathetic attitude toward, and harmonious relationship with patients or residents.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. Ability to keep records and make reports.
Performs related work as assigned.
Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; arrive to work on time, returns from lunch on time and minimizes unscheduled absences.

All You Need For Success

Possession of a current license to practice as a practical nurse in Missouri. (Applicants who have just graduated from an accredited school of practical nursing, will be tentatively accepted pending successful completion of the examination for licensure given by the State Board of Nursing.)

If You Have Questions About This Position Please Contact

Human Resources (816) 512-7404.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all

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