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Job Description
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Mental Health
St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Centers
St. Charles Habilitation Center
CLOSING DATE: July 9, 2025
POSITION
UNIT/DEPT.
Semi-Monthly Salary
DAYS OFF
HOURS
LPN
Nursing
$2,679.94 + $2.00/hour shift differential for Teams II and III
Alternating Mon/Thur and every other weekend.
2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
This is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) position accountable for administering medication and other prescribed treatments; taking vital signs; assisting with care plan activities; observing and reporting patient conditions and behaviors; and participating in rehabilitation, ambulation, and transfers. LPNs oversee the work of nursing assistants; communicate with doctors, patients, and families; and educate patients on care. May transport clients to offsite appointments and apply restraints when necessary.
Why You'll Love This Position
The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES- Provides bedside care, including feeding, gavage, bathing, bed making, ambulation, and oral hygiene; takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, etc.
- Observes patients to detect deviations from normal conditions; records and reports signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change.
- Performs a variety of nursing duties including special decubitus care, tracheal care, oral and nasal tracheal suctioning, change of dressings, oxygen and aerosol therapy, catheterizations, bladder irrigations and instillation, douches, etc.
- Ability to perform a variety of advanced practical nursing duties.
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to keep records and make reports.
- Able to perform all essential job functions within 2 weeks of being offered this position.
- Ability to work as a team member.
Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of current nursing theory, practices, and techniques. Skill in applying practical nursing principles in the care of persons with physical or mental illness, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or the geriatric population. Ability to work assigned schedule which may include a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays, and/or required overtime.
Typical Qualifications
Knowledge of current nursing theory, practices, and techniques. Skill in applying practical nursing principles in the care of persons with physical or mental illness, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or the geriatric population. Ability to work assigned schedule which may include a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays, and/or required overtime.
DMH employees who have had disciplinary actions within the past 6 months will not be considered. To promote to this position you should be free of discipline for twelve months. (See SLDDTC Policy 4.06, Bidding). This position will be filled by selecting among the most senior qualified bidder or most qualified applicant.
Current SLDDTC employees, please submitSLDDTC Employment Bidding Form on or before the closing date.
Others apply online at: https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768/a5847d20-c453-4cb4-b2ea-146009bfc22f?jb=1
Please also submit a resume, nursing license, and 1-2 letters of professional reference .
Complete information must be provided on the form in order for your application to be considered. The successful candidate assigned to this position will not be eligible to apply for another position for ninety (90) days from the date of the assignment. Apply by 4:30 p.m. on July 9, 2025
More reasons to love this job
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here
For additional information on this vacancy, contact Jennifer Krystynak at 314-894-5418 or at Jennifer.Krystynak@DMH.mo.gov -
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