Full-Time Residential Registered Nurse

Youth Villages; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick days

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement

Job summary

Youth Villages in Memphis, TN is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide essential care to youth ages 6 to 17. This role includes maintaining medical records, providing first aid, and scheduling medical appointments. A valid RN license is required, as well as experience in pediatric or psychiatric settings.

The position offers flexible weekend shifts and competitive benefits such as medical coverage, paid vacation, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Current, valid nursing license in Tennessee.
• Experience in a pediatric or psychiatric setting preferred.
• Experience working with youth and adolescent populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides first aid to youth who become ill or injured.
• Maintains medical charts on assigned youth.
• Schedules exams and medical appointments for residents.
• Completes daily documentation in an EMR system.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Ability to maintain a flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

Registered Nurse (RN) diploma from an accredited school

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. 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. The 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 selected locations). Most youth also attend fully accredited schools located on the campuses, ensuring their educational progress continues alongside therapeutic support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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).
• Oversees the scheduling of physical exams, dental exams, and other medical appointments for residents.
• Coordinates scheduling for the psychiatrist and pediatrician.
• 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.

Available Schedules

• Weekend Days (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
• Weekend Nights (6 p.m. – 6 a.m.)

Salary

$35 per hour plus night and weekend shift differentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and a Registered Nurse (RN) diploma from an accredited school of nursing (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.

Youth Villages Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage, and Vision.
• 401(k).
• Time off: 2-week paid vacation (full-time) / 1-week paid vacation (part-time).
• 12 paid sick days per year.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable).
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision.
• Growth & development through continuous training.
• Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and 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. Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.