About The Position
We are open to accepting applications for both RNs and LPNs for our opening. RN What You’ll Do Assess patients based on their diagnosis and care needs Plan, perform, delegate, and evaluate nursing care using your expert skills Work closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the best patient outcomes Participate in committees, program evaluations, research, and education Supervise and mentor students Stay compliant with the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and all organizational and regulatory requirements -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LPN Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LPN provides care to individuals with both acute and chronic mental health conditions. Responsibilities include collaborating closely with psychiatric providers to triage patient needs, administer injections, draw laboratory specimens, and obtain medication pre-authorizations. All duties are performed in accordance with the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, as well as organizational policies and applicable regulatory standards. Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day. University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program
- Current state of Missouri license as a Registered Nurse
- Current BCLS certification
- If applying for a PRN position: At least one year of medical/surgical experience OR one year of prior experience in the specialty area
- Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate
- Current state of Missouri license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Current BCLS.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an equivalent specialty degree
- RN Specialty Certification
- One year of Behavioral Health Experience
- Phlebotomy experience
Responsibilities
- Assess patients based on their diagnosis and care needs
- Plan, perform, delegate, and evaluate nursing care using your expert skills
- Work closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the best patient outcomes
- Participate in committees, program evaluations, research, and education
- Supervise and mentor students
- Stay compliant with the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and all organizational and regulatory requirements
- Collaborating closely with psychiatric providers to triage patient needs
- Administer injections
- Draw laboratory specimens
- Obtain medication pre-authorizations
- All duties are performed in accordance with the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, as well as organizational policies and applicable regulatory standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
