Licensed Practical Nurse - SEMORS - SIKESTON

Southeast Missouri Residential Services, a State of Missouri facility in Sikeston, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct care for consumers with developmental disabilities. This role offers the opportunity to work in a modern office setting with growth opportunities and wellness programs, delivering one-on-one nursing care to help consumers live fulfilling lives.

Clinical Setting

This position is based at Southeast Missouri Residential Services (SEMORS), a state facility dedicated to serving individuals with developmental disabilities and related care needs.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and prescribed treatments under the supervision of a higher-level Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
• Take and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
• Perform laboratory draws and observe patients to detect deviations from normal conditions
• Perform practical nursing duties such as treating pressure sores, changing dressings, providing breathing treatments, inserting catheters, and flushing bladder irrigations
• Provide bedside care including feeding and personal hygiene assistance
• Prepare, administer, and chart medications according to physician orders; contact pharmacy regarding prescriptions and review filled orders against MAR and physician orders
• Assist Registered Nurses in preparing nursing assessment summaries and implementing health care plans
• Instruct patients on basic personal health care, including rehabilitative and preventative care
• Review hospital discharge orders and consult with primary doctor as needed
• Attend medical appointments with patients and may transport clients to offsite appointments
• Complete assessments for injuries, falls, neurology checks, and tube feedings
• Assist with patient admission process and participate in nursing care planning
• Apply restraints when necessary
• Oversee the work of nursing assistants
• Communicate with doctors, patients, and families regarding patient care and education
• Provide training to direct support staff
• Perform other related work as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 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
• Ability to work assigned schedule which may include a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays, and/or required overtime
• Ability to function in situations requiring a high level of practical nursing skill

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
• Rotating schedule with every other weekend off
• May include weekends, holidays, and required overtime

Benefits

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Defined pension plan
• Generous amounts of leave and holiday time
• Eligibility for health insurance coverage
• Access to a Total Compensation Calculator to view comprehensive benefits information