Licensed Practical Nurse

Shodair Children's Hospital; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical insurance

Free vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

6% 403b employer paid contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Shodair Children's Hospital in Helena, Montana, seeks licensed practical nurses (LPNs) focused on pediatric mental health to join our dedicated team.

You will deliver direct patient care, assist with activities of daily living, administer medications, and support individualized treatment plans under the Nurse Manager, while supervising Mental Health Technicians and helping maintain a therapeutic healing environment.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in Montana or Nurse Licensure Compact state.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to work flexible shifts.
• Background check required.
• Preferred: 6+ months psychiatric or pediatric nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient 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

LPN license

Mental health care

Pediatric care

Teamwork

Job description

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.

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.