LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Benton, Missouri
You'll provide quality patient care under physician supervision.
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- M-F day shift
- Unit and setting
- Psych · Correctional working in a correctional institution settingcorrectional institution patients
- License
- LPN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- Also asks
- knowledge of medical terminology and internal medicine practices Proficient in medical terminology and understanding of internal medicine practices.
- Also asks
- ability to perform physical exams and interpret vital signs Strong ability to perform physical examinations and interpret vital signs accurately.
- Also asks
- knowledge of infectious disease care protocols Knowledgeable in infectious disease care protocols and best practices.
- Also asks
- collaborative work within a multidisciplinary team Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining professionalism.
- Also asks
- strong organizational skills and attention to detail Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Preferred
- Experience
- correctional healthcare experience Correctional Healthcare Experience is a PLUS but not mandatory.
What it pays
Benefits
- Benefits401(k) matching401(k) matching
- BenefitsDental insuranceDental insurance
- BenefitsFlexible scheduleFlexible schedule
- BenefitsHealth insuranceHealth insurance
- BenefitsLife insuranceLife insurance
- BenefitsPaid time offPaid time off
- BenefitsRetirement planRetirement plan
- BenefitsVision insuranceVision insurance
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- physical exams and vital signs Conduct physical examinations and assess patients' health status by taking vital signs and documenting findings.
- Day to day
- medication and treatment administration Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Day to day
- infectious disease care and prevention teaching Provide care for patients with infectious diseases, offering education on prevention and management.
- Day to day
- recognizing mental health issues and providing interventions Support behavioral health initiatives by recognizing mental health issues and providing appropriate interventions.
- Day to day
- coordinating specialist referrals Collaborate with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care, including referrals to specialists when necessary.
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Details
- in-person work Work Location: In person
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
Posted on Cardinal Correctional Care’s careers page.
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Job Summary
Cardinal Correctional Care is seeking LPN's to join our team working in a correctional institution setting. This position will play a crucial role in providing quality patient care under the supervision of physicians. This position requires a compassionate individual who is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical skills.
Duties
Conduct physical examinations and assess patients' health status by taking vital signs and documenting findings. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Provide care for patients with infectious diseases, offering education on prevention and management. Assist in the development and implementation of individualized care plans based on patient needs. Collaborate with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care, including referrals to specialists when necessary. Support behavioral health initiatives by recognizing mental health issues and providing appropriate interventions.
Skills
Proficient in medical terminology and understanding of internal medicine practices. Strong ability to perform physical examinations and interpret vital signs accurately. Knowledgeable in infectious disease care protocols and best practices. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining professionalism. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Correctional Healthcare Experience is a PLUS but not mandatory.
Shift: M-F day shift
- Full Time
Benefits for FTE
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
What's around it?
Benton, MO
Living costs about 9% below the US average