Licensed Practical Nurse (Residential - LPN)

UCAN (Chicago); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

UCAN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (Residential – LPN) in Chicago to administer psychotropic medication to youth and document distributions. The role supports medical assessments, post-restraint care, and Medicaid documentation in a high‑level residential program serving up to 70 youths.

The position is full-time with two rotating weekend shifts (Shift A: 6:00 am–2:00 pm; Shift B: 2:30 pm–10:00 pm). Illinois LPN license and 2 years inpatient experience are required.

Qualifications

• State of Illinois LPN registration.
• Two years of experience in a medical or psychiatric hospital setting or another inpatient type of treatment program/center.

Responsibilities

• Administers psychotropic medication to all clients as needed.
• Ensures that all administered medication is swallowed by the client.
• Assesses and documents post-restraint injury or illness.
• Records administration of medication(s) in the client’s medical record.
• Advises clients of dosage, name of medication, reason for prescription and possible side effects.
• Ensures medication cart is orderly and stocked with all client’s current medication.
• Checks all medication for expiration date and disposes of it properly when outdated.
• Assesses all client’s health needs with consultation of the program RN.
• Completes appropriate Medicaid documentation to support the administration of psychotropic medication.
• Provides education to youth and staff regarding individual health issues.
• Checks to ensure that clients have sufficient medication(s) on the units.
• Assesses clients, in consultation with the program RN.
• Assesses clients for any sign of injury after any physical intervention, as needed.
• Participates in supervisory sessions and other related program meetings.
• Maintains current knowledge through participation in training sessions and other related program meetings, on a regular basis.
• Performs other related tasks as required or assigned.

Skills

Child & adolescent care

Computer skills

Education

State of Illinois LPN registration

Two years clinical experience

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (Residential – LPN)

Department: Residential (RES)

Reports to: Residential LPN Supervisor

About The Program

Residential (RES), also known as the Diermeier Therapeutic Youth Home in North Lawndale, serves up to 70 youth, most of whom come through DCFS, group homes, foster care, and psychiatric hospitals. The around‑the‑clock facility is staffed by more than 150 employees who provide services to decrease problematic behaviors. The program offers life skills, tutoring, therapy, educational opportunities, programmatic activities, sporting and recreational events, camping, part‑time employment opportunities, and arts and crafts, among other offerings. The goal at discharge is to have successfully engaged youth so they can transition to foster care or transitional living services. The accredited program is considered high‑end because of the services and supports provided to youth with the most difficult behaviors.

Position Objective And Summary

In this full‑time position, the LPN will be responsible for the administration of psychotropic medication to clients and completing documentation related to medication dispersal. The LPN may also assist the medical department with assessing illness in clients and completing post‑physical restraint documentation.

This is a full‑time position with two available rotating weekend shifts. Please indicate on your online application which shift you are applying for.

Shift Schedule

Shift A: Monday–Sunday 6:00 am to 2:00 pm

Shift B: Monday–Sunday 2:30 pm to 10:00 pm

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Administers psychotropic medication to all clients as needed.
• Ensures that all administered medication is swallowed by the client.
• Assesses and documents post‑restraint injury or illness.
• Records administration of medication(s) in the client’s medical record.
• Advises clients of dosage, name of medication, reason for prescription and possible side effects.
• Ensures medication cart is orderly and stocked with all client’s current medication.
• Checks all medication for expiration date and disposes of it properly when outdated.
• Assesses all client’s health needs with consultation of the program RN.
• Completes appropriate Medicaid documentation to support the administration of psychotropic medication.
• Provides education to youth and staff regarding individual health issues.
• Checks to ensure that clients have sufficient medication(s) on the units.
• Assesses clients, in consultation with the program RN.
• Assesses clients for any sign of injury after any physical intervention, as needed.
• Participates in supervisory sessions and other related program meetings.
• Maintains current knowledge through participation in training sessions and other related program meetings, on a regular basis.
• Performs other related tasks as required or assigned.

Education /Job Experience/Certification

• State of Illinois LPN registration.
• Two (2) years of experience in a medical or psychiatric hospital setting or another inpatient type of treatment program/center.

Special Knowledge And Qualifications

• Proven ability to work effectively with children and adolescents.
• Computer skills preferred.

At UCAN, we prioritize the health and well‑being of our team, as it is essential to our mission of serving the community. Our competitive benefits package is designed to help you and your family thrive.

Benefits You Can Choose From

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short‑Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits Provided At No Cost To You

• Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Group Long‑Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

UCAN is an equal‑opportunity employer and strongly encourages candidates with lived experience and diverse backgrounds to apply.