Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 2nd shift - Southwest Community Services - 2026

Date: October 15, 2026 The Missouri Department of Mental Health has an opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Southwest Community Services (SWCS) located in Nevada. The working hours are 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 2041 E. Hunter Street, Nevada, MO 64772 Semi Monthly Salary: $2,539.63, plus a $2 per hour shift differential for hours worked from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. (Pay Grade N1). The salary indicated is a base pay rate. This position is eligible for years of service pay differential (1% pay increase for every 2 years of service, capped at 10%). Responsibilities: This is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) position accountable for administering medication and other prescribed treatments; taking vital signs; assisting with care plan activities; observing and reporting patient conditions and behaviors; and participating in rehabilitation, ambulation, and transfers. LPN’s oversee the delegation of work to the direct support professional; communicate with doctors, patients, and families; and educate patients on care. May transport clients to offsite appointments and apply restraints when necessary. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of current nursing theory, practices, and techniques; skills in applying practical nursing principles with physical, mental, and intellectual disabilities; ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers and the public; ability to complete assignments within specified timeframes; ability to develop and implement procedures from general instructions; ability to work weekends, holidays, and/or required overtime; and ability to fulfill on-call responsibility on a 9-week rotation. Eligibility: Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Excellent State of Missouri Benefit Package including, but not limited to: Affordable Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Paid Basic Life Insurance Cafeteria Plan Deferred Compensation MOSERS Retirement minimum of 13 paid holidays per year 10 hours of annual leave per month 10 hours of sick leave per month Years of Service Pay and much more!

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The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Missouri