Licensed Practical Nurse

ArborSys Group; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

6% 403b employer paid contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Shodair Children’s Hospital is seekingLicensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) dedicated to the mental health of children and adolescents. Under Nurse Manager direction, you will provide direct patient care, administer medications, and support treatment plans while supervising Mental Health Technicians to maintain a therapeutic environment.

You’ll work in a physically and emotionally demanding setting, with opportunities for growth, comprehensive benefits, and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in Montana or NLC state.
• CPR certification and Montana driver’s license.
• Flexible shifts and ability to handle physically demanding situations.
• Background check required.
• (Preferred) 6+ months psychiatric or pediatric nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct care and administer medications.
• Assist with daily routines and therapeutic programming.
• Implement physician orders and treatment plans.
• Supervise and support Mental Health Technicians.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized care areas.
• Document and report patient behaviors and status changes.
• Use crisis intervention skills to ensure patient and staff safety.

Skills

Direct patient care

Crisis intervention

Supervising staff

Documentation

Medication administration

Job description

About Us

Shodair Children’s Hospital provides compassionate, specialized care for children and adolescents. We’re seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who are passionate about mental health, pediatric care, and teamwork.

Description

Shodair Children’s Hospital provides compassionate, specialized care for children and adolescents. We’re seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who are passionate about mental health, pediatric care, and teamwork.

Role Overview

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, LPNs provide direct patient care, assist with daily living activities, administer medications, and support individualized treatment plans. This role ensures patient safety, supervises Mental Health Technicians, and helps create a therapeutic environment for healing and growth.

Key Duties

• Deliver direct care and administer medications.
• Assist with daily routines and therapeutic programming.
• Implement physician orders and treatment plans.
• Supervise and support Mental Health Technicians.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized care areas.
• Document and report patient behaviors and status changes.
• Use crisis intervention skills to ensure patient and staff safety.

Why Join Shodair?

This position is both physically and emotionally challenging, but it offers a deeply rewarding experience as you directly impact the lives of children and adolescents on their journey to healing. At Shodair, you’ll find a supportive team, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a meaningful difference every day. Shodair offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including free medical and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a 6% 403b employer paid contribution, paid time off and much more! This position starts at $41.00 per hour after completion of training.

Requirements

• Current LPN license in Montana or Nurse Licensure Compact state.
• CPR certification & valid Montana driver’s license.
• Ability to work flexible shifts/schedules and manage physically demanding situations.
• Background check required.
• (Preferred) 6+ months psychiatric or pediatric nursing experience.