Full-Time Residential LPN

Youth Villages; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Villages is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support residential programs for youth ages 6–17 in Tennessee and Georgia. The role focuses on triage, health monitoring, and health education within a trauma-informed framework.

You will maintain medical charts, collaborate with clinicians, and ensure timely documentation in the EMR. A valid state license and LPN diploma are required, with a flexible schedule and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and an LPN diploma from an accredited school of nursing or equivalent (required).
• Active nursing license in the applicable state (required).
• Experience in pediatric or psychiatric settings for at least 6 months (preferred).
• Experience in a mental health setting (preferred).
• Experience with youth/adolescent population (preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and keep accurate records.
• Basic computer knowledge and flexible scheduling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides first aid to youth and monitors vital signs.
• Maintains medical charts for assigned youth.
• Collaborates with medical staff to address health needs.
• Develops educational health programs for youth and staff.
• Completes daily documentation in an EMR system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

LPN

Pediatric care

CPR

CPI training

Documentation

Flexible schedule

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

LPN diploma

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Program Overview:

Youth Villages’ residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia provide safe, nurturing environments for youth ages 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges. These programs are offered across three types of facilities—secure facilities, open campuses, and group homes—each designed to meet the individual needs of youth exhibiting a range of referral behaviors, including aggression, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and problem sexual behavior.

Our residential campuses deliver an intensive treatment program that strikes a unique balance between structure and freedom, all while preparing youth for continued success outside of a residential setting. A key focus is to help each youth step down to the least restrictive treatment option possible by developing the skills they need to thrive in less structured environments through trauma-informed care, clinical interventions, life skills building, and recreation therapy (in selection locations). Most youth also attend fully accredited schools located on our campuses, ensuring their educational progress continues alongside therapeutic support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Licensed Practical Nurse:

• Provides first aid to youth who become ill or injured (including but not limited to taking vital signs, treating wounds and injuries, evaluating the physical condition of youth in care, etc.)
• Maintains medical charts on assigned youth
• Works with other consulting medical professionals to service all medical needs
• Develops and facilitates educational programs for youth and Youth Villages staff (e.g.. personal hygiene, infection control, and overall health and wellbeing)
• Completes daily documentation (such as contact notes, milieu notes, and precautionary notes) in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Information:

• The supervision and treatment of youth requires prolonged periods of walking, standing, running, climbing stairs, and physical agility.
• Applicants must be able to participate in physical interventions when necessary and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally more than 100 pounds.
• Applicants are required to complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR trainings and pass an agility and strength evaluation.
• Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license.

Salary:

$27 per hour plus night and weekend shift differentials

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) diploma from an accredited school of nursing or equivalent (required)
• Active nursing license in the applicable state (required)
• Experience working in a pediatric or psychiatric setting for at least 6 months (preferred)
• Experience working in a mental health setting (preferred)
• Experience working with youth/adolescent population (preferred)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule