Licensed Practical Nurse

Description

Corrections LPNs work in the St. Louis County Justice Services Center located in Clayton. The responsibilities of this position include performing nursing duties under the supervision of an RN Supervisor or RN. The primary duty of the LPN is to dispense medication. These positions typically do not require LPNs to provide patient personal care assistance.

A 10% shift differential is available for evening work. Candidates with ACLS Certification receive an additional $1.25 per hour, capped at $100 per pay period. Full‑time LPNs can select a day/evening rotating shift or a straight evening shift that includes every other weekend and alternate holidays. No straight day shifts are offered. Typical shifts are 8 hours. The department is hiring for full time, part time and PRN roles.

• Prepares and refills medication carts to administer prescribed medication to residents inside the housing units.
• Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage and time of administration on specified forms or records.
• Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or administers medications using specified procedures.
• Takes vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medication and prepares reports or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
• Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.
• Records and restocks medication inventories.
• Provides education and teaching to promote resident wellness.
• Performs additional duties in accordance with the parameters of a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Requires completion of a one‑year training program at an accredited school for Practical Nurses and licensure as a Practical Nurse by the State of Missouri.

St. Louis County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of paid time off during the first year, 11 paid holidays, a deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance, and short and long‑term disability coverage. Additional benefits include a credit union, a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a pre‑tax premium pay plan, dependent‑care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and paid life insurance.

Employees also receive up to 480 hours of paid parental leave as of January 1, 2023, and 80 hours of prenatal care leave and 80 hours of child care leave within the first year.

A selection committee will evaluate applicants against minimum qualifications and other criteria. Applicants scoring 70 or more on the interview will be forwarded to a Conviction Questionnaire, which must be completed within 3 days. The top five candidates will be certified to the Department Director for final appointment. Conditional offers require a mandatory urinalysis; the cost is covered by the County.

All newly hired employees must provide proof of COVID‑19 vaccination before starting service. Acceptable proof includes CDC vaccination cards, provider documentation, electronic health records, or state immunization information system records. Fully vaccinated employees must have received an FDA EUA‑approved vaccine series. Individuals with medical or religious contraindications may request an exemption, but exempt employees must wear facial coverings and submit to weekly testing.

Applicants should visit the St. Louis County website at  and submit an online application. Only online applications are accepted.

St. Louis County is an equal opportunity employer. The policy supports fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation.

Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615‑5429
Fax: (314) 615‑7703
Relay MO 711 or 800‑735‑2966
www.stlouiscountymo.gov