Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

 Overview:
WiredPeople is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The ideal candidate will work 6:45am and 11:15pm and will be either an 8-hour shift or a 13-1/3-hour shift and are required to work every other weekend and work up to 48 hours in a one-week period. This position is full-time and onsite in Fulton, MO. 

Essential Functions:

• Adheres to ethical and legal requirements of nursing profession as outlined in the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and the ANA Code of Ethics.
• Observes and reports any changes to patient’s mental and physical condition in order to assure quality nursing care.
• Implement assigned program interventions and procedures.
• Teach living skills, medication therapy, symptom management and other health maintenance needs to patients.
• Responds to, participates in crisis interventions (assaultive/resistive behavior, suicide attempts, medical emergencies, etc.) in order to assure safety of patients, staff and the general public.  Ability to perform such techniques as CPR and aggression management in such situations
• Routinely prepares and administers medications and treatments in 
• compliance with doctor’s orders.
• Accurately and legal completes medication administration records, narcotic administration records, progress notes, flow sheets, monthly patient education and other required documents.
• Assist the RN with maintenance and correctness of nursing care plans and treatment program.
• Attends work according to facility policies in order to ensure adequate staff coverage and works overtime on other shifts as directed.
• Communicates effectively with others, demonstrates diplomacy and respect when communicating with others both verbally and in writing (including email).
• Responsible for all the organization and cleanliness of medication carts and rooms according to standards.
• Assigns and supervises work of ward staff.
• Supervises and performs essential nursing functions.
• Leads performance improvements by identifying and reporting area of concern and taking action when applicable.
• Provides guidance, direction and skill development to new employees.
• Maintains compliance with the Joint Commission (TJC) Standards and the centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) conditions of participation.

Qualifications:

• Current and valid Missouri LPN license (required)

• Minimum 18 years of age

• High school diploma or GED (required); completion of accredited practical nursing program

• CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred

• Ability to perform medication administration, wound care, and routine clinical procedures in compliance with state regulations

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to respond effectively in emergency or behavioral situations

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to supervise and collaborate with CNAs and other support staff

• Must pass background check, drug screening, and other state-required screenings
   

WiredPeople provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, WiredPeople complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, tra