Licensed Practical Nurse
Core
Provides direct clinical care, first aid, and medical monitoring for youth (ages 6-17) with complex behavioral and mental health challenges in residential settings.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in residential child welfare
Builds
Residential treatment programs for youth with behavioral/mental health needs
Domain
Child welfare / Juvenile justice / Mental health / Clinical care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
First aid, vital signs monitoring, wound care, medical charting, crisis intervention, physical agility, infection control, electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
Preferred skills
Pediatric or psychiatric nursing experience, mental health setting experience, youth/adolescent population experience
Technologies
Electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Responsibilities
Provide first aid and treat injuries/illnesses, maintain medical charts, collaborate with consulting medical professionals, develop and facilitate health/education programs, complete daily clinical documentation
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff