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The primary responsibility of the Nurse (LPN, LVN) is to deliver quality direct resident care under appropriate clinical supervision to adolescents with psychiatric or emotional disorders.
Essential Job Duties
- Provide general nursing necessary to treatment of youth,
- Serve as a positive role model for assigned youth,
- Conduct daily sick call(s),
- Supervise the administration of all medication, as permitted by license,
- Supervise all medication procurement and storage,
- Ensure follow-up instructions from all off campus treatments are followed as scheduled,
- Meet with RN daily to obtain pertinent data for continuous medical care and update nurse’s notes in the medical records,
- Conduct health education classes for all youth,
- Assist youth in carrying out activities of daily living, when congruent with the treatment plan and needs, age and developmental level,
- Maintain a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for youth,
- Transport youth to medical appointments; document visits in medical records and charts and nurse’s notes,
- Attend required training/professional development events and maintain appropriate certification(s) and license(s),
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Training and Experience
Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing (LPN, LVN),
- Minimum of one year nursing experience,
- Possess a valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of employment,
- Obtain and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state requirements,
- Obtain and maintain current CPR and First Aid Certification by nationally recognized organization,
- Travel is required.
What's in it for you?
As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
- Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
- PTO & Paid Holidays
- Wellness Benefits – EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.
