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 .
Human Resources: Kimberly Puckett (Human Resources Assistant) at (573) 840-9324 or by email @ kimberly.puckett@dmh.mo.gov
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
