What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse Per Diem position at Calo Programs?
Overview
Licensed Vocational Nurse Per Diem
Pay: $31 - $32 per hour based on experience
Location: Lake Ozark, Missouri
Shift: As needed
Are you looking for a flexible nursing role where you can make a meaningful impact? At Calo Programs, we are committed to creating joy and healing generations, and we’re seeking PRN Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to provide as-needed medical care to the adolescents in our long-term residential treatment program. This role allows you to step in when extra support is needed, ensuring students receive the compassionate care they deserve.
Why Choose Calo?
As a PRN LVN, you’ll be a trusted medical professional, assisting students with their healthcare needs whenever additional coverage is required. From responding to minor illnesses and monitoring medications to tracking vitals and supporting medical visits, your role will be essential in helping students feel safe and cared for. Our mission is to reduce adolescent anxiety, depression, and suicide rates through quality medical care in a therapeutic environment.
Responsibilities
Student Health Care: Assist with health concerns, provide first-line medical attention, and collaborate with the care team.
Medication Administration: Dispense and monitor medications, ensuring accuracy and adherence to prescribed treatments.
Medical Assistance: Support lab work, accompany students to appointments, and communicate medical updates to families and staff.
Health & Behavior Monitoring: Track vital signs, document physical health trends, and observe mood and behavior changes.
Regulatory & Ethical Compliance: Maintain HIPAA standards, ensure proper documentation, and uphold confidentiality protocols.
Qualifications
Active LVN license in Missouri (pediatric or behavioral health experience is a plus).
Strong assessment and medication administration skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work as part of a team and step in as needed for PRN shifts.
Compassionate, patient-focused approach to working with adolescents.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check.
Benefits
- Enjoy a flexible, family-friendly workplace with a community-oriented culture and leadership invested in your growth.
- Make a tangible difference in young lives with a holistic family approach for sustained recovery.
- Thrive in a culture of feedback, inclusion, and professional growth, working with a diverse clinical team comprised of academic, psychiatric, nursing, residential, and clinical departments.
- CPR, Safe Crisis Management, and First Aid training and certification
- Employee assistance program
Our Commitment
Calo Programs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Calo Programs recruits a diverse staff to contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society. #ALLCALO #LI-KK1 #LI-onsite
Salary : $31 - $32
