Licensed Practical Nurse

2 months ago


St Louis, United States Brightli Full time
Job Description:

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: St. Louis, MO

Department: Recovery Services

Company: Preferred Family Healthcare

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals in need? Join our team at Preferred Family Healthcare, where you will play a vital role in providing nursing services within residential care facilities and substance use disorder treatment programs. You will work in a supportive environment that values collaboration and professional growth, ensuring a safe and therapeutic atmosphere for our clients. Your expertise will help build strong relationships between clients and clinic staff, making a difference in their recovery journey.

As an LPN, you will administer medications, perform nursing assessments, and document care accurately while engaging with clients to address their needs. Your role is essential in maintaining the highest standards of care and supporting our mission to improve the health and well-being of our community.

The Licensed Practical Nurse position offers...
All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
Telemedicine - 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
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 via various methods, including oral, injection, and self-administration, according to service line requirements.

• Perform nursing assessments, including physical and mental health assessments, and psychiatric screeners, adhering to service line standards.

• Document medication administration and nursing assessments accurately and completely, ensuring compliance with service line standards.

• Conduct MAR reviews and medication counts, monitoring house stock of medications and refill status for housing clients.

• Communicate with clients regarding medication questions and needs, staging refill requests to providers according to standard operating policies and procedures.

• Room clients, verify client data and medical history, and obtain necessary physical preliminary requirements such as blood draw, urine sample, and vital signs.

• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner, including nursing assessments, interventions, and client safety plans.

• Ensure that all medical and medication records are up-to-date and assist with general lab and phlebotomy duties as needed.

• Function as a resource person for nursing and medical issues, overseeing infectious disease control and client hygiene under the supervision of nursing leadership.

• Participate in all required meetings as assigned and perform other related duties as required by 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:
• Proficient in accurately entering, transcribing, recording, and storing information in various formats.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to produce clear and concise reports.

• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive information.

• Competent in basic mathematical calculations.

• Possesses strong problem-solving abilities and a willingness to learn and grow.

Brightli is on a Mission:
At Preferred Family Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving client care and advocating for increased access to mental health and substance use services in our communities. If you are passionate about making a difference and empowering individuals on their recovery journey, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Keywords: Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, Nursing, Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorder, Patient Care, Medication Administration, Health Assessments, Recovery Services, Community Health

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 expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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