LPN (Part Time)

Brightli • Jefferson City, MO

7d

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing services to patients in residential care facilities and behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment programs. The role supports a safe, therapeutic environment and provides nursing services across outpatient psychiatry, addiction, and housing services. The LPN also builds and maintains strong working relationships between clients and clinic staff.

The position includes medication administration, nursing assessments, client intake activities, medication and medical record maintenance, lab and phlebotomy duties, and health-related support for clients and facilities. The LPN works under nursing leadership and participates in required meetings and training.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of practice.
• Graduation from an accredited practical nurse program.
• Proficiency in accurately entering, transcribing, recording, and storing information in written and electronic formats.
• Ability to assess programs and services and provide feedback to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including producing clear, concise reports and explaining complex ideas respectfully and simply.
• Commitment to confidentiality and protecting sensitive information, including medical records, using secure methods.
• Ability to read and interpret laboratory results, notes, electronic health records, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Ability to write clear, effective, and respectful routine reports and correspondence and communicate in person, by phone, and through video conferencing.
• Competence in basic arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to understand and follow instructions and adapt to new situations and challenges.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and work collaboratively while embracing diverse perspectives and approaches.
• Successful completion of a background check, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• Completion of all required training, including Relias, at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to clients through methods such as oral administration, injection, and self-administration, in accordance with service line requirements.
• Conduct physical and mental health nursing assessments and psychiatric screeners according to service line requirements.
• Accurately and completely document medication administration and nursing assessments in accordance with service line standards.
• Review medication administration records (MARs), perform medication counts, monitor medication house stock and refill status for housing clients, and prepare pass medications as needed.
• Communicate with clients about medication questions and needs, and stage refill requests for providers according to standard operating policies and procedures.
• Room clients, verify client data and medical history, confirm the purpose of visits, and obtain preliminary information and measures, including blood draws, urine samples, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
• Complete required documentation promptly, including nursing assessments, physical and spoken interventions with clients, nursing-led educational groups, and client safety plans.
• Keep medical and medication records accurate and current, and assist with general laboratory and phlebotomy duties as needed.
• Serve as a resource on nursing and medical issues, including infectious disease control, client hygiene, and related client and facility health matters, under nursing leadership supervision.
• Attend required meetings and perform other related duties as required, assigned, or delegated by nursing leadership.

Benefits

• Paid time off package for full-time employees.
• Employee benefits package for full-time employees, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and life benefits.
• Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training.
• Career mobility and advancement opportunities, including promotion from within.
• A welcoming, warm, and supportive work culture and environment that promotes well-being and encourages health and happiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree