Licensed Practical Nurse- Medication Clinic

Job Description:

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: Independence, MO

Department: Psychiatric Clinics

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) where you will play a vital role in providing nursing services to patients in residential care facilities and behavioral health treatment programs. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients by maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. We are looking for individuals who are dedicated, empathetic, and skilled in nursing practices. Your expertise will help foster strong relationships between clients and clinic staff, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all.

In this role, you will be responsible for administering medications, performing nursing assessments, and documenting care accurately. You will also engage with clients to address their medication needs and support their overall health and wellbeing. Your contributions will be essential in promoting a positive and effective treatment experience for our clients.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer medications to clients via various methods, including oral, injection, and self-administration, according to service line requirements.

• Perform nursing assessments, including physical and mental health assessments, and psychiatric screeners, according to service line requirements.

• Document medication administration and nursing assessments accurately and completely, adhering to service line standards.

• Conduct MAR reviews and medication counts, monitoring house stock of medications and refill status for housing clients.

• Communicate with clients regarding medication questions and needs, staging refill requests to providers according to standard operating policies and procedures.

• Room clients, verify client data and medical history, confirm purpose of visit, and obtain necessary physical preliminary requirements such as blood draw, urine sample, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.

• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner, including nursing assessments, physical and spoken interventions with clients, nursing-led educational groups, and client safety plans.

• Ensure that all medical and medication records are up-to-date and accurate, and assist with general lab and phlebotomy duties as needed.

• Function as a resource person for nursing and medical issues, overseeing infectious disease control, client hygiene, and related client and facility health issues, under the supervision of nursing leadership.

• Participate in all required meetings as assigned, and perform other related duties as required, assigned, and/or delegated by nursing leadership.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of practice.

• Graduation from an accredited practical nurse program.

Additional Qualifications:

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.

• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.

• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.

• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:

• ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.

• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are