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KVC Health Systems·Saint James, Missouri
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Licensed Practical Nurse manages the immediate, routine, and emergency medical and psychiatric needs of residents in a 24/7 facility. They provide therapeutic support to children and teenagers dealing with acute emotional and behavioral challenges.
The Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician expedites all matters pertaining to the immediate, routine, and emergency medical/psychiatric needs of residents.
KVC Missouri’s Residential Treatment program offers therapeutic services in a 24/7-supervised facility for children and teenagers with acute emotional and behavioral problems.
Clients range from ages 6–20 years old.
Dealing with acute emotional and behavior challenges
Struggling to maintain safety and stability in a less restrictive environment.
Education: High School or Equivalent
Licensed and/or certified for professional practice as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) in the State of Missouri
Must be 21 years old to apply. Pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check required.
KVC Missouri is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families.
KVC Missouri's Residential Treatment program offers therapeutic services in a 24/7-supervised facility for children and teenagers with acute emotional and behavioral problems.
KVC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
See more career opportunities, learn about our benefits, and discover what it’s like to work at KVC at www.kvc.org/careers.
Applicants must hold a valid LPN or LPT license in the State of Missouri and be at least 21 years old. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with the ability to pass a drug screen, physical, and background check.
Market context
Licensed Practical Nurse positions in Missouri are commonly driven by ongoing needs in long-term care, acute care, and geriatric settings, where employers often look for candidates who can step in quickly and work reliably with patients across routine and higher-acuity needs. These roles can be competitive because a current Missouri LPN license, clean background and drug screen, and preferred experience in long-term, acute, or geriatric care can narrow the field. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of relevant patient-care and supervisory experience before applying.