Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description:

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: Hannibal, MO

Department: Clarity Healthcare - Primary Care or Behavioral Health

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Monday - Friday

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated nurse looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals? Join our team at Centerstone as an LPN!

As an LPN, you will administer medications, perform nursing assessments, and provide essential care to clients, ensuring their physical and mental health needs are met. Our ideal candidate is passionate about mental health and substance abuse services, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining high standards of patient care and documentation.

Hannibal, Missouri, is special for its historical significance as Mark Twain's boyhood home, scenic location along the Mississippi River, affordable living, and tight-knit community spirit. It offers career opportunities, including in dentistry, and a high quality of life with its blend of charm, natural beauty, and community engagement. Join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals who seek our services!

Position Perks & Benefits:

• 29 Days of PTO
• Competitive Pay
• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements
• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
• Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Mileage Reimbursement (when applicable)
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Key Responsibilities:

• Medication Administration: Administer medications to clients via various methods, including oral, injection, self-administration, and others, according to service line requirements.
• Nursing Assessments: Perform nursing assessments, including physical and mental health assessments, and psychiatric screeners, according to service line requirements.
• Documentation: Document medication administration and nursing assessments accurately and completely, adhering to service line standards.
• Medication Reviews: Conduct MAR reviews and medication counts, monitor house stock of medications and refill status for housing clients, and prepare pass medications as needed.
• Client Communication: Communicate with clients regarding medication questions and needs, staging refill requests to providers according to standard operating policies and procedures.
• Client Rooming: Room clients, verify client data and medical history, confirm purpose of visit, and obtain necessary physical preliminary requirements such as blood draw, urine sample, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
• Timely Documentation: Complete all required documentation in a timely manner, including nursing assessments, physical and spoken interventions with clients, nursing-led educational groups, and client safety plans.
• Record Keeping: Ensure that all medical and medication records are up-to-date and accurate, and assist with general lab and phlebotomy duties as needed.
• Resource Person: Function as a resource person for nursing and medical issues, overseeing infectious disease control, client hygiene, and related client and facility health issues, under the supervision of nursing leadership.
• Meeting Participation: Participate in all required meetings as assigned.
• Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as required, assigned, and/or delegated by nursing leadership.

Education and/or Experience 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, including written and electronic forms.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to produce clear and concise reports and convey complex ideas in a simple and respectful manner.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive information, including medical records, by using secure methods such as encrypted files and password-protected documents.
• Skilled at reading and interpreting various types of documents, including laboratory results, notes, and electronic health records, as well as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Competent in basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, including the capacity to understand and follow instructions, and adapt to new situations and challenges.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn, grow, and work collaboratively with others, embracing diverse perspectives and approaches.

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 prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.