Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description:

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Location: Steelville, Missouri
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Join our compassionate and collaborative team in making a difference in the lives of others as a Licensed Practical Nurse. At our Steelville location, you will contribute to a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals seeking behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment. This role offers an opportunity to provide impactful care, foster strong relationships with clients and staff, and work in a supportive and dynamic environment where your skills and dedication truly matter.

As an LPN, you'll be at the forefront of providing vital nursing services in outpatient psychiatry, addiction recovery, and housing programs. You'll have the chance to use your expertise to improve health outcomes while being part of a mission-driven organization committed to saving and changing lives.

The Licensed Practical Nurse position offers...
• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
• Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:
• Administer medications to clients using various methods, including oral, injection, and self-administration, adhering to service line protocols.
• Conduct thorough nursing assessments, including physical and mental health evaluations and psychiatric screenings.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of medication administration and nursing assessments.
• Oversee medication counts, manage house stock medications, and ensure timely refills for housing clients.
• Provide client education on medications and stage refill requests to providers per standard operating procedures.
• Facilitate client intake by collecting preliminary data, including medical history, vital signs, and lab samples.
• Collaborate with clients to develop safety plans and provide nursing-led educational groups.
• Ensure compliance with infection control standards and address hygiene and health-related issues.
• Act as a resource for nursing and medical concerns, supporting overall client and facility health under nursing leadership.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of practice.
• Graduation from an accredited practical nurse program.

Additional Qualifications:
• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and auto insurance.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proficiency in electronic health records and the ability to interpret lab results and procedural documents.

Physical Requirements:
• Perform sedentary work involving occasional lifting or carrying of up to 10 pounds.
• Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements for typing and writing during shifts.
• May involve brief periods of walking or standing.

Brightli is on a Mission:
We are dedicated to changing and saving lives through compassionate, quality care. Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families in need. Be part of a team where your skills and passion for helping others are valued and celebrated.

Keywords: Nursing, LPN, Behavioral Health, Substance Use Treatment, Recovery Services, Medication Administration, Missouri Jobs, Full-Time Healthcare

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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