Licensed Practical Nurse - SEMORS - Sikeston

Southeast Missouri Residential Services is a State of Missouri facility located at 112 Plaza Drive, Sikeston, MO. We are professional, agile and innovative.

• Modern Office Setting
• Growth Opportunities
• Wellness Programs

We're looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team of nurses who help provide one‑on‑one care for our consumers. A successful candidate has previous experience working with the developmentally disabled, a strong work ethic and an active interest in helping to care for our consumers. Working directly with our consumers is extremely rewarding, since many of our consumers are living well.

The State of Missouri offers a great benefit package: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-benefits

Schedules: 12‑hour shift, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm, rotating with every other weekend off.

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.

Knowledge of current nursing theory, practices, and techniques is required. 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 is essential. Ability to work assigned schedule which may include a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays, and/or required overtime.

This licensed practical nurse (LPN) position is accountable for:

• Administering medication and other prescribed treatments; taking vital signs; assisting with care plan activities; observing and reporting patient conditions and behaviors; participating in rehabilitation, ambulation, and transfers.
• LPNs oversee the work of nursing assistants; communicate with doctors, patients, and families; and educate patients on care.
• Transport clients to off‑site appointments and apply restraints when necessary.
• 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.
• 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 fulfilled 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.
• 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.

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

Chuck Holbrook
Phone: (573) 472‑6556
charles.holbrook.gov