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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Child Development Center Columbia, Missouri
UCP Heartland
Schedule: Full-Time Monday-Friday 10AM-4PM (30 Hours Weekly)
Department: Child Development Center
Location: Columbia, MO
About the Position
UCP Heartland is seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to serve as the primary nurse at our Child Development Center in Columbia, Missouri. This position provides direct nursing care and health oversight for children with developmental disabilities while supporting a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.
The LPN ensures appropriate and current health monitoring and oversight in accordance with requirements of the Missouri Division of Mental Health (DMH) and UCP Heartland policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary nurse for the Child Development Center.
- Provide direct nursing services to pediatric clients with developmental disabilities, including:
- G-tube feedings
- Medication administration
- Nebulizer treatments and other prescribed treatments
- First aid and illness care
- Personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Habilitative support
- Ensure physician orders are present, current, complete, and compliant with agency and DMH requirements.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and maintain accurate, timely documentation.
- Ensure medications are properly stored and disposed of according to agency requirements.
- Monitor clients' health and provide appropriate care when a child is ill or requires first aid or additional medical attention.
- Complete daily documentation of medications and client health information.
- Assist with and ensure clients' personal care and ADL needs are appropriately met.
- Facilitate and monitor compliance with special diet orders.
- Maintain compliance with agency medical protocols, including annual physicals and current medical records.
- Communicate professionally with families, physicians, and other members of the care team to ensure clients' health needs are identified and addressed.
- Provide training and guidance to staff regarding health management, medication administration, infection control, and related health-care practices.
- Monitor the care provided by others and promptly report concerns regarding poor, inappropriate, or improper care to appropriate supervisory staff.
- Perform other nursing and health-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current Missouri LPN license in good standing.
- LPN education from an accredited college, university, or hospital program.
- At least one year of experience working with pediatric clients with developmental disabilities.
- Experience and familiarity with electronic health/records systems.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of basic computer software.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Ability to work collaboratively with families, physicians, nurses, direct-care staff, and other professionals.
- Flexibility to adjust work hours as needed to meet client and program needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- One or more years of experience working with children with developmental disabilities.
- Experience providing nursing care in a pediatric, developmental-disability, or community-based setting.
- Experience with G-tube feedings, medication administration, nebulizer treatments, and other pediatric nursing needs.
Why Join UCP Heartland?
At UCP Heartland, your nursing expertise can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with developmental disabilities and their families. As the primary nurse at our Child Development Center, you will play an important role in ensuring children receive safe, compassionate, and individualized care while helping our team maintain the highest standards of health and safety.
UCP Heartland is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace.
Mon-Fri 10AM-4PM
