Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description:Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Location: St. Charles, MissouriDepartment: Recovery ServicesEmployment Type: Full-TimeJob Summary:Join our compassionate team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals receiving residential, behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, outpatient psychiatry, and housing services. We are seeking a dedicated nursing professional who is passionate about supporting client health, fostering therapeutic relationships, and delivering high-quality care in a collaborative environment.As an LPN, you will provide nursing services across multiple service lines, assist clients in maintaining their health and wellness, and serve as an important resource for both clients and staff. This role involves medication administration, nursing assessments, documentation, client education, and coordination of care to help ensure positive outcomes for the individuals we serve.This Position Offers…Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, and financial consultation for you and your household at no cost.Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel.Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & AttractionsWorkplace Culture – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce.Additional Perks & Benefits – Scroll down to the bottom of this posting to learn more.Key Responsibilities:Administer medications to clients via various methods, including oral, injection, self-administration and others, according to service line requirements.Perform nursing assessments, including physical and mental health assessments, and psychiatric screeners, according to service line requirements.Document medication administration and nursing assessments accurately and completely, adhering to service line standards.Conduct MAR reviews and medication counts, monitoring house stock of medications and refill status for housing clients. Prepare pass medications as needed.Communicate with clients regarding medication questions and needs, staging refill requests to providers according to standard operating policies and procedures.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.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.Ensure that all medical and medication records are up-to-date and accurate, and assist with general lab and phlebotomy duties as needed.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.Participate in all required meetings as assigned, and perform other related duties as required, assigned, and/or delegated by nursing leadership.Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of practice.Graduation from an accredited practical nurse program.Additional Qualifications:Must successfully complete background checks including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks.Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.Complete all required training requirements, including Relias training at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.Physical Requirements:ADA Consideration – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during the work shift.Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may require occasional walking or standing for brief periods. Jobs are considered sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are metPosition Perks & Benefits:Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal lifeEmployee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & moreTop-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportiveCareer mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from withinWelcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happinessBrightli 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Preferred-Family-Healthcare,-Inc.