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  • NWCS_ Licensed Practical Nurse

    Higginsville, Missouri United States State of Missouri Full Time per Hour Dec 19, 2025
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    State of Missouri

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    Job Description

    Licensed Practical Nurse, NWCS - Department of Mental Health

    Salary: $2,539.63 semi-monthly

    Job Location: This position will be located in Higginsville/Independence/Warrensburg areas.

    Why you’ll love this position:

    Northwest Community Services is a State of Missouri agency that supports individuals with mental and developmental disabilities. The Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities is committed to improving the quality of life for our individuals. This is a very rewarding career and you’ll want to be part of this extraordinary team.

    What you’ll do:

    • Take vital signs
    • Provide guidance to direct care staff involved in less complex areas of patient care; counsels direct care staff on administering medications, as needed.
    • Communicate with doctors, patients, families, and educate patients on care.
    • Administer medication and other prescribed treatments
    • Prepare nursing assessment summaries; prepares and implements health care plans.
    • Instruct patients on how to perform basic personal health care, including rehabilitative and preventative care.
    • Review hospital discharge orders and consults with primary doctor, as needed.
    • Attend medical appointments with patients.
    • Complete assessments for injuries, falls, neurology checks, and tube feedings.
    • Assists with the patient admission process and participates in nursing care planning.
    • Completes practical nursing duties.
    • Perform other related work as assigned.


    All you need for success:

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Must be 18 years old

    • Possess a current license to practice as a practical nurse in Missouri

    • Have a valid Missouri Driver’s License

    • Provide High School Diploma or GED

    • Pass an extensive criminal background check

    If you have questions about this position please contact:

    Personnel at 660-362-6212 for more information.

    The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and retaining a talented workforce.

    Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.

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