Job Description
Due to critical service need of the communities we serve, we are offering a $3200 sign-on bonus. We are eager to continue to provide quality and compassionate care in our service areas and need you to make this happen!
The LPN provides direct and indirect patient care in the psychiatric setting. Maintains standards of Professional Nursing Practice. Participates as an interdisciplinary team member responsible for overall coordination of care and services delivered to clients. Works collaboratively with members of the health care team to provide patient/family education. Demonstrates competency to provide age appropriate care to preadolescents (3-12), adolescents (13-17), adults 18 and older including geriatrics. This job is classified as Category I and may involve tasks with exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
In the absence of nurse volunteers, prn nurses, flex team nurses secured by reasonable efforts or contracted temporary agency staff and if qualified reassignments cannot be made, the hospital may require mandated overtime to fulfill obligations based on the Missouri Nurse Practice Act to perform patient care which is required.
Responsibilities Include:
Requires leadership and team skills.
Requires effective verbal, written and nonverbal communication skills.
Possesses cognitive, organizational and emotional abilities and maturity to deal effectively with multiple stressors, deadlines and difficult situations.
Provides direct patient care to assigned age groups.
Requires working with aggressive patients; participates in physical intervention techniques.
Requires physical strength, agility, and endurance for heavy lifting, moving patients and equipment. Requires bending, lifting, and transporting patients.
Acts as a Preceptor and educator to new employees.
Participates in mandatory overtime.
Participates in the hospitals Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
Attends 52 hours of continuing education per year.
Serves as a member of assigned committees
Demonstrates skills required for a licensed practical nurse within scope of practice
WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISK
Regular exposure to blood and/or body fluids
Regular exposure to biohazard waste materials
EDUCATION
High School/GED required
Associates degree in nursing preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE
At least one year of psychiatric experience preferred
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
LPN valid in Missouri
or
GPN - must pass the MO NCLEX exam within 90 days of graduation
Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve. Our mission is Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.
Why join us?
We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.
At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:
Competitive benefits
Advancement opportunities
Professional development
Licensure supervision
Mentor opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarship program
Employee Assistance Program
Headspace Access
Paid time off & Paid Holidays
NHSC Loan Repayment Participant
We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you!
Signing bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.
Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Relief, Relocation package, Flexible hours,