PRN - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Facility: Fulton State Hospital
Location: Fulton, MO
Salary: $31.65/hour- weekdays
$36.93/hour- while working Friday at 7pm-Monday at 7am
$41.15/hour- while working on State of Missouri observed holidays
Why you'll love this position:Forensic psychiatric nursing is exciting and challenging while making a difference in the lives of others. Nurses have the opportunity to use best practice and evidence based treatments while working with patients who live with mental illness. Join a team that will challenge you to utilize all of your nursing skills and be a member of a recovery oriented, trauma-informed treatment team.
What you’ll do: - Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and standards.
- Routinely prepares and administers medications and treatments in compliance with doctor's orders.
- Accurately and legibly completes medication administration records, narcotic administration records, progress notes, flow sheets and other required documentation.
- Observe and report any changes in a patient’s mental and physical condition in order to assure quality psychiatric and medical nursing care.
- Teaches living skills, medication therapy, symptom management and other health maintenance needs to patients.
- Administer detailed therapeutic interventions to patients.
- Respond to and participate in crisis interventions in order to assure safety of patients, staff and the general public.
- Work assigned schedule which may include a variety of shifts, weekends and holidays.
All you need for success:Minimum Qualifications - 0-3 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Licensure as a Practical Nurse ( A recent graduate of an accredited nursing program may practice as a graduate nurse until results of first licensure examination are received or until 90 days after graduation, whichever occurs first. )
If you have questions about this position please contact:Eva See, RN
Recruitment and Retention Officer
Eva.See@dmh.mo.gov
Fulton State Hospital
600 East 5th Street
Fulton, MO 65251
Telephone: 573-592-2244
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
