16th Circuit
Crt-Nurse, LPN - Residential Services
16th Circuit, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
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Kansas City, MOtime type:
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Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id:
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.**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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Kansas City, MOtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id:
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.**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. #J-18808-Ljbffr