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Licensed Practical Nurse - PRTF/Acute Residential

CompanyKVC Health Systems
LocationSt. Louis
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 1, 2026
About The Company
At KVC Health Systems, our 2,800 caring team members work every day to strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and help both children and adults achieve mental wellness. We all need connection! And at KVC, our employees are our greatest asset and strength, helping the people we serve experience the power of connection to themselves, their family and friends, and to professionals who can help them thrive. We're working toward a bold vision: a world in which every person is SAFE and CONNECTED to a strong family and a healthy community. No more child abuse and neglect. No more untreated mental illness or addiction. Parents no longer pass down the cycles of violence, substance use or trauma that they experienced as children. Instead, families have the skills and supportive connections they need to thrive. Every individual has unlimited possibilities and can reach their full potential. This is why the KVC team comes to work every day, providing family strengthening services, mental and behavioral healthcare, foster care, adoption and inpatient children’s mental health treatment. People are facing serious challenges, and community needs are greater than ever. Will you join us? Since 1970, KVC has grown from a single home for at-risk children to a national organization serving over 80,000 children and families each year in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Kentucky and West Virginia. KVC also provides training and consultation around the world. We're a family of private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations committed to enriching and enhancing the lives of children and families. Learn more at www.kvc.org.
About the Role

Licensed Practical Nurse- PRTF

Full Time

St. Louis, MO, US

 

Join Us to Build Healing and Hope Together!

As leaders in children’s mental health and wellness, St. Louis Children’s and KVC Health Systems Youth Mental Health Care have partnered to create one of the nation’s most innovative and transformative youth mental health and wellness campuses. The partnership includes a 77-bed acute care hospital and outpatient programs. Located on the KVC Missouri Children’s Mental Wellness Campus conveniently located in Webster Groves, Missouri, the peaceful environment and broad continuum of care allow children and families to access the appropriate level of treatment throughout their healing experience. The new campus is slated to open in late 2026. Learn more at stlouischildrenskvc.org. Join us and be a part of this journey of healing and hope for thousands of children and teens.  


Job Summary
 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) responsible for providing basic nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses and medical providers. Duties include monitoring patient health, administering medications, assisting with daily living activities, and documenting care. Works as part of a healthcare team to support patient treatment plans, maintain a safe environment, and ensure quality care.

 

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.

Licensure/Certification:  Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Missouri. 

Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.

Experience: New graduates are welcome to apply. Behavioral health orientation provided during training.

Preferred Experience/Skills: At least 3 months of behavioral health, pediatric, or inpatient nursing experience.

Requires Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook email.


Key Responsibilities

• Practice conduct that displays respect for all KVC colleagues and community stakeholders regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, or veteran status. 

• Order medications 

• Transcribe MAR's 

• Assure accuracy of medication dosages and times 

• Attend to minor injuries and determine need for medical attention 

• Document and collect data on patients 

• Schedule appointments, medical and psychiatric 

• Complete dictation 

• Check vital signs, heights, and weights of patients 

• Collects specimens for labs per doctor’s orders 

• Schedule tests for patients, transport patients, complete yearly re-licensing and review corrective actions 

• Complete all SRS/KDHE investigations 

• Assist physicians and staff as needed 

Additional duties may be assigned based on organizational needs and staff qualifications.

 

Physical & Work Environment
This role involves a mix of standing, walking, and occasional lifting, along with regular use of office equipment. You’ll work in a professional office setting with moderate noise levels and occasional exposure to outdoor conditions.

If you’re ready to take ownership of a critical role that keeps operations running smoothly while making a meaningful impact on people’s lives, we encourage you to apply.

 

Benefits & More

Employee benefits and culture fall under the KVC Health Systems umbrella. KVC is a family of private, nonprofit organizations that strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and help people achieve mental health wellness. Through our broad continuum of care, we are proud to be a national leader in mental health, child welfare, and health and human services transformation. 

At KVC, we offer a positive, supportive workplace where each person can do work they love. In fact, we’re so proud of our culture that we see it as our top competitive advantage in the health and human services field. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC has an incredible 83 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. KVC was also named #15 on Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025 list, a recognition achieved entirely based on anonymous employee reviews. In addition to being mission-driven, we offer employees an unparalleled level of flexibility, wellbeing, learning, inclusion, recognition, and rewards. 

Key Skills
Nursing careMedication administrationPatient monitoringDocumentationBehavioral healthPediatric nursingInpatient nursingMicrosoft Office SuiteVital signs monitoringLaboratory specimen collectionPatient schedulingTreatment plan supportSafety maintenanceTranscriptionMedical record management
Categories
HealthcareSocial Services
Benefits
FlexibilityWellbeingLearningInclusionRecognitionRewards
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing basic nursing care, including monitoring patient health, administering medications, and documenting care under the supervision of medical providers. They also support patient treatment plans, maintain a safe environment, and assist with daily living activities and administrative tasks.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
1582
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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