Crt-Nurse, LPN - Residential Services

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Kansas City, MOtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition :
JR102190
** Department:
** Residential Services
** County or State Funded:
** County
* * Exempt or Non-exempt:
** Non-exempt
** Pay Grade:
** C-111
** Salary pay rate:** $22.25 - $27.81 hourly
** Basic Function and Responsibility:
** To provide and perform advanced and professional social services work including conciliation services and parent awareness instruction: assist in, program development and coordination of resource services activities within the family court judicial process.
** Appointing Authority and Supervision Received:
** The deputy court administrator of family court is the appointing authority.  The LPN receives direct supervision by the facility manager or assistant facility manager.
** Supervision Exercised**:

None.
** Characteristic and Assigned Duties: (
** The following duties are representative of the position and do not include all duties which may be performed.)
* Conduct general medical assessments of youth which involves taking vital signs, administering screenings, administering, and interpreting tests (such as urinalysis and TB), and developing health history.
* Assess specific medical illness, complaint, injury, or need of youth to determine condition, which may involve examinations.
* Administer medication, and/or care and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques, which may involve referral to a physician, hospital, or clinic.
* Order and monitor medical supplies, equipment, and medication.
* Travel to hospitals, or clinics for test results, prescriptions, and other matters.
* Keep abreast of public health requirements and current medical trends and developments.
* Maintain all documentation associated with medication administration.
* Order medications from pharmacies, and per physician’s orders.
* Prepare and maintain health histories and all related medical records.
* Provide Medication Aide Certification training to ensure competency of staff to administer and document medications, recognize adverse reactions, etc.
* May package and dispense prescription medication.
* Confer with physicians, hospital staff, and other health professionals regarding youth’s health and coordinate all aspects of health care needs.
* Discuss health care needs or medical condition of youth with parents/guardians, and case management officers, to ensure proper follow-up care and medical concerns/interventions.
* Schedule medical appointments and clinics and assist physicians during treatment or examination.
* Perform other duties as required.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:
* Knowledge of modern principles, practices, methods, and techniques of the nursing profession.
* Ability to relate to and counsel youth with behavioral problems.
* Ability to make appropriate medial assessments of adolescent youth.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
* Ability to read handwritten or small printed words.
* Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally, and in writing.
* Ability to relate in a positive fashion to individuals from a variety of cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
* Ability to maintain professionalism during a crisis.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Graduate of an accredited licensed practical nurse program and must have a current state Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) licensure plus six months of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a clinical setting.
** Necessary Special Requirement:
*** Minimum age requirement is 25 years old.
* Must have the ability to attain valid certification to instruct in first aid/CPR procedures and medical certification and provide proof of such.
** Approved Forms:
** N/A
** Equal Opportunity Employer
** The associates of the 16th Judicial Circuit of Missouri fill a vast array of positions, but they are all part of one team, sharing a common goal - serving the citizens of Jackson County. The 16th Judicial Circuit of Missouri is a wonderful place to work!

We offer excellent benefits, including health care, dental, life insurance, vacation time, sick leave, a pension plan, plus many more.
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