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Job Description
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY SERVICES
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Northwest Community Services (NWCS) is accepting applications and looking to fill an LPN position to work in the Marshall/ Slater, MO area. This position performs a variety of practical nursing duties to people with developmental disabilities, as well as other mental health issues within a home setting. Possession of a current license to practice as a practical nurse in Missouri and a valid driver's license is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $2,539.63 Semi-Monthly
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. LPN’s oversee the work of support care assistants; communicate with doctors, patients, and families; and educate patients on care. May transport clients to offsite appointments and apply restraints when necessary.
Applicants must be 18 years old, possess of a current license to practice as a practical nurse in Missouri, have a valid MO driver's license, provide high school diploma or GED and pass an extensive criminal background check.
Excellent State of Missouri Benefit Package Including: Affordable Health, Vision and Dental Insurance; Paid Basic Life Insurance; Cafeteria Plan; Deferred Compensation; MOSERS Retirement; 13 paid holidays per year; 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month; 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month.
Your Benefits Package
(paid for by your employer at no cost to you or cost is shared)
• Pension & Survivor Benefits
• Basic Life Insurance (term)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Education Assistance (where available)
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Leave & Sick Leave
• Workers’ Compensation
• Unemployment Compensation
• Strive Employee Life & Family (SELF) Program
• Medical Insurance
• Social Security Retirement
• Medicare
Optional Benefits (you pay premiums/fees)
• Optional Life Insurance (term)
• Universal Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
• Dental & Vision Coverage
Optional Tax-Saving Benefits (you contribute money toward tax and retirement savings)
• Cafeteria Plan (MoCAFE)
• Deferred Compensation (MO Deferred Comp)
• Health Savings Account (for those who are eligible)
Ashlea Thompson, Human Resources Generalist
Ashlea.Thompson@dmh.mo.gov
1547 W Commerce Drive
Marshall, MO 65340
FAX: (660) 831-3066 PHONE: (660) 831-3025 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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