What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Osawatomie State Hospital?
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: 12/16/2025
Agency Information: Osawatomie State Hospital
About the Position
Who can apply: Anyone
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts
Eligible to Receive Benefits: No
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: LPN, Licensed Practical Nursing, Nursing
Compensation: $28.31 (Plus a 10% shift differential)
TEMPORARY additional differential of $2.50/hr for all hours worked.
- Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Osawatomie State Hospital is licensed by the State of Kansas to provide care and treatment for adults diagnosed with psychiatric disorders regardless of ability to pay. There are currently two hospitals on the Osawatomie campus in Miami county: Osawatomie State Hospital (OSH) and Adair Acute Care (AAC). Adair Acute Care are a 60-bed facility, certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Position is located at Osawatomie State Hospital, days/hours may vary. This position may require you to work weekends. A negative drug screen is required as a condition of employment.
All employees are expected to work in a harmonious and cooperative fashion with other staff to provide efficient and effective customer service: to use free time as available to assist other staff in the completion of work assignments and perform other tasks as needed; to contribute to a positive work environment through a positive, helpful, courteous demeanor towards staff, customers, and the general public; and to adhere to appropriate standards of conduct regarding the use of leave, reports to work on time and in the designated fashion.
The purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse position is to administers medication/treatments accurately and timely and documents such to ensure quality patient care. Report effectiveness of medication and/or untoward effect of medication to prevent patient harm as well as any unintended or unpredictable effects to maximize patient treatment by informing RN. Evaluates patient's need for PRN medication, gives specialized care as ordered by the physician. Interacts frequently with patients and provides informal one-to-ones to promote a therapeutic milieu, communicate with other staff members so that pertinent information essential to provide quality patient care is shared.
The essential functions of this position require physical strength to frequently push, pull, twist, bend, squat, walk, stand for extended periods of time, lift and/or restrain residents with or without assistance and respond to aggressive resident behavior with specific, trained techniques. Must be able to observe and respond to residents in distress.
Osawatomie State Hospital Adair Acute Care is funded in part by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is subject to requirements bestowed by Federal and State levels of government conditions of participation.
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
a.) Work is performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse who reviews and assesses work performance for adherence to Hospital/Nursing Service policies and procedures (standard of care) as well as desired outcomes.
b.) Daily work assignments as well as Hospital and Nursing Service policies and procedures provide instructions. A Registered Nurse (R.N.) is available to provide clarification as needed.
c.) Specific verbal and written work assignments are made daily for this position. Supervision is available on a daily basis although there is much latitude for independent functioning and for exercising professional judgment. Regular meetings are held with supervisor.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Provides basic nursing care to patients unable to meet their needs of daily living. This is done by assisting patients with personal hygiene, oral hygiene, care of clothing, room care, and specials incontinent patients and encourages proper eating habits.
Administers medication/treatments accurately and timely and documents such to insure quality patient care by adherence to Nursing Service policies and procedures as evidenced by Performance Improvement and Risk Management/Peer Review reports and findings.
Implements the admission process of the newly admitted patient. This is done by familiarizing the new patient with unit environment, introducing other staff and patients, explaining the unit/program rules and regulations, helping with patient's personal belongings and completing the personal property inventory.
Observes the patients in order to detect and/or report significant, potentially aggressive or unusual behavior(s). This requires knowledge of and ability to recognize characteristics of mentally ill behavior(s) and utilizes good judgment.
Demonstrates knowledge of handling crisis/emergency situations to ensure patient/staff safety. Demonstration involves initiating and carrying through with DR. HEART's, CODE II's and other emergency preparedness procedures in accordance with skill level.
Makes rounds and conducts special checks on patients to ensure patient safety. This is done through regular observation of patient's 15-minutes suicidal checks and close observation of all patients' physical and psychological status.
Checks and transcribes physicians' orders accurately in EHR to verify patient safety and limit the opportunity for errors by adherence to Nursing Service policies and procedures. Orders medication refills and restocks items in medication room to ensure adequate supplies by following Pharmacy/Nursing procedures. Documents pertinent information in EHR, etc., to meet standards.
Qualifications
Licensing & Certification:
Driver's License, State of Kansas LPN License
Minimum Qualifications:
State of Kansas Minimum Requirements: Licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Kansas and one-year experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
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The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
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