BCC Nurse RN or LPN

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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

** Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
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* Location:

** Sedalia, MO
** Department:
** Rapid Access Unit
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* Employment Type:

** Full Time, 37.5 hrs
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* Job Summary:

**** This position offers…**
* ** Employee Assistance Program** – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
* ** Mileage Reimbursement** – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
* ** Employee Discounts** – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
* ** Workplace Culture** - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
* ** Additional Perks & Benefits** - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Serve as a resource for nursing & medical issues, overseeing infectious disease control, client hygiene, and related health issues under nursing leadership.
* Perform nursing assessments per service line requirements, utilizing a high level of clinical competence.
* Administer medications via various methods according to service line requirements, ensuring complete documentation.
* Communicate with clients regarding medication questions & needs, staging refill requests to providers.
* Room clients, verify data/medical history, and obtain necessary preliminary requirements.
* Complete required documentation in a timely manner, including nursing assessments and client interactions.
* Ensure medical & medication records are accurate and up-to-date, completing prior authorization paperwork as needed.
* Assist with general lab & phlebotomy duties while following infection control precautions.
* Interview clients and families to gather pertinent nursing & medical history.
* Participate in all required meetings and perform other related duties as assigned.
* Provide direct patient care, including assessing patient needs, developing care plans, implementing interventions, and evaluating responses.
* Monitor and record vital signs to assess patients’ health statuses.
* Maintain up-to-date, accurate documentation on patients’ charts and communicate effectively  with other healthcare providers regarding changes in condition, treatment plan modifications, and progress reports.
* Perform routine wound care, cleaning wounds, and reporting any signs of infection or complications.
* Collect specimens for laboratory testing, following standard precautions to prevent contamination.
* Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
* Educate patients and families about disease processes, self-care strategies, and community resources.
* Ensure patient safety by adhering to protocols related to fall prevention and emergency response.
* Uphold ethical principles, legal standards, and regulatory requirements governing nursing practice.
** Education, Experience, and/or Credential

Qualifications:

*** Valid licensure as a registered nurse (RN) or current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of practice; one year of experience preferred for RN.
* Completed graduation from an accredited practical nurse program for LPN.
* Ability to read & interpret documents such as lab results and procedure manuals.
* Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients, families, and other healthcare providers.
* Ability to follow direction and accept supervision.
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* Additional Qualifications:

*** A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
* Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.
** Position Perks & Benefits:
**** Paid time off:
** full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
** Employee benefits package:
** full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
** Top-notch training:
** initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
** Career mobility:
** advancement opportunities/promoting from within
** Welcoming, warm, supportive:
** a work…