Job Description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a key role in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of individuals served within our organization, with a primary focus on supporting Community Living and BHA’s training program. The LPN is responsible for providing medical oversight, training, compliance monitoring, and delegated nursing tasks to support staff and individuals. This role is integral to maintaining high standards of care, compliance with organizational policies, and adherence to all regulatory requirements, including DMH and DESE standards.

Schedule:

Part-Time: Every other Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. First Monday and Last Friday of every month.

QUALIFICATIONS: Current and active LPN license in the state of Missouri

Minimum of 2 of nursing experience, preferably in developmental disabilities or related settings.

Experience in teaching or training staff on medical tasks preferred.

Knowledge of medication management, delegated nursing tasks, and regulatory standards (including DMH and DESE) is strongly preferred.

Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Strong commitment to confidentiality, ethical practice, and person-centered care.

Commitment to ethical standards and professional integrity.

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (i.e. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize work.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrates taking initiative, anticipating needs, and exercising independent/sound judgment.

Ability to demonstrate fiscal responsibility.

Medication Oversight and Compliance

• Monitor medication labels, side effects, effectiveness, frequency of PRN (as-needed) use, and ensure appropriate drug storage.
• Ensure all medications have supporting diagnoses and documentation.
• Audit compliance with company policies, procedures, and DESE standards related to medical care and medication administration.

Training and Delegation

• Teach Level I Medication Aide (L1MA) training courses, including initial certification and recertification, as needed.
• Track and maintain records of all required L1MA training documentation and certifications.
• Ensure delegated nursing tasks are completed under proper supervision in alignment with individual care needs.

Clinical Support and Documentation

• Keep accurate and confidential patient records, including charting of assessments, training, and nursing recommendations.
• Ensure timely, thorough, and accurate documentation of all assessments, training, and medical interventions.
• Participate in meetings and provide medical input for individuals supported, as needed.
• Provide medical support to students as deemed necessary and appropriate, documenting services provided in company platform.

Professional Development

• Stay current with best practices in nursing through ongoing professional development and training.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share resources, strategies, and ideas for medical support.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties and special projects to support various organizational initiatives as assigned.
• Responsible, either directly or indirectly, for filing all expense reports according to company policy.
• Directly or indirectly responsible for completing time reports on or before the defined due date.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Starting Pay: The starting rate for this position begins at $24.00 per hour, with your final offer based on a combination of your education, relevant experience, and overall qualifications.