Job Description:
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Location: Branson West Clinic
Department: Psychiatry Clinics
Employment Type: Full-time
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Job Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides compassionate nursing care and medication support to clients receiving behavioral health and substance use disorder services. This role combines hands-on clinical care, accurate documentation, and close collaboration with clients, providers, and clinic staff to promote safety, strengthen continuity of care, and create a positive treatment experience. Join a collaborative team dedicated to helping clients improve their health and well-being.
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This position offers…
Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more
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Key Responsibilities:
Provide safe, compassionate nursing care by completing physical and mental health assessments, psychiatric screenings, and other service-specific evaluations.
Administer medications through approved methods, including oral, injectable, and client self-administration, according to established requirements.
Prepare clients for appointments by confirming medical histories and visit needs, obtaining vital signs, and collecting blood or urine samples when required.
Support clients with medication questions and needs, coordinate refill requests with providers, and prepare pass medications as appropriate.
Perform medication administration record reviews, medication counts, and housing medication stock monitoring to promote accuracy and continuity of care.
Lead nursing education activities and collaborate with clients to develop safety plans and support informed participation in treatment.
Maintain timely, complete, and accurate nursing, medication, intervention, and medical records in the electronic health record.
Assist with laboratory and phlebotomy duties and help ensure client medical and medication information remains current.
Serve as a nursing resource for medical concerns, infectious disease control, client hygiene, and facility health matters under the direction of nursing leadership.
Collaborate with clinic staff, participate in required meetings, and complete additional duties assigned or delegated by nursing leadership.
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Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of practice.
Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program.
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Additional Qualifications:
Communicate clearly, respectfully, and effectively with clients and colleagues through written, in-person, telephone, and video interactions.
Accurately enter, transcribe, record, and securely maintain information in written and electronic formats.
Read and interpret laboratory results, clinical notes, electronic health records, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedural manuals.
Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive client and medical information through approved security practices.
Apply sound judgment, basic mathematical skills, and practical problem-solving abilities when following instructions and responding to changing situations.
Work collaboratively, welcome diverse perspectives, and demonstrate a commitment to continued learning and professional growth.
Maintain a current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
Successfully complete required criminal record, driving record, abuse and neglect, and fingerprint checks.
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Physical Requirements
ADA Consideration – Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a…