LPN for Youth Care - Impactful Nursing with Sign-On Bonus

Four Oaks Family & Children Services; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Four Oaks Family & Children Services in Cedar Rapids, IA is hiring an experienced LPN for a full-time role. You will coordinate and provide nursing care for youth in our programs, working with a team to ensure health, safety and success.

The position involves administering medications, building trusting relationships with youth, triaging medical concerns, coordinating appointments, and maintaining confidential records. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

• Active Iowa LPN license in good standing required.
• Previous experience with children preferred.
• Ability to work on a on-call rotational schedule.
• Strong time management and independent work skills.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications safely and accurately.
• Get to know the youth you serve and build relationships based on trust and consistency.
• Assess health concerns and determine when additional medical care is needed.
• Provide medical triage and coordinate appropriate interventions.
• Help coordinate medical, psychiatric, and psychological appointments and services.
• Manage physician orders, appointments, medication records, and required medical documentation.
• Oversee medication management procedures, including proper distribution, storage, and return of medications.
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records.
• Provide TB testing within established guidelines.
• Help educate youth and staff on health and wellness topics.
• Provide training in areas such as CPR, First Aid, and health education.
• Review medication errors and participate in continuous quality improvement.
• Recognize and appropriately report health, safety, and public health concerns.
• Provide nursing oversight related to established safety and behavioral protocols.
• Participate in periodic on-call needs, including occasional daytime and overnight situations.

Skills

On-call rotation

Time management

Independent work

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

LPN license

Job description

Four Oaks Family & Children Services in Cedar Rapids, IA is hiring an experienced LPN for a full-time role. You will coordinate and provide nursing care for youth in our programs, working with a team to ensure health, safety and success.

The position involves administering medications, building trusting relationships with youth, triaging medical concerns, coordinating appointments, and maintaining confidential records. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available.