LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services in Mason City, IA is seeking an experienced LPN to support the medical and overall health needs of youth in our care. You''ll work with program staff and healthcare providers to ensure each young person receives care, medications, services and support.

Your day will involve collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to administer medications, perform health assessments, and provide education to youth and staff.

Qualifications

• You will need a license from an accredited practical nursing program.
• Prior experience in working with children is preferred.
• Ability to work on an on-call rotational schedule.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work independently / self directed.
• Effective problem solving abilities.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications safely, accurately, and on time.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with the youth in our care.
• Assess medical needs and respond to health concerns.
• Provide medical triage and determine when additional medical care is needed.
• Coordinate medical, psychiatric, and psychological appointments and services.
• Maintain accurate and organized medical records.
• Provide TB testing within established guidelines.
• Help maintain healthy and safe practices throughout the program.

Skills

LPN license

On-call

Time management

Independent work

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Education

LPN license certificate

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Mason City - Mason City, IA 50401Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: LPNTravel Percentage: No Travel requiredJob Shift: 1st ShiftJob Category: Nurse$3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!*

Ready for a nursing job that looks a little different?

If you're an LPN in the Mason City area looking for an opportunity outside of traditional bedside nursing, Four Oaks may be exactly what you're looking for.

Here, nursing isn't just about medications, appointments, and documentation. It's about getting to know the youth you serve, building trust, recognizing when something isn't right, and being part of a team that helps young people move forward.

Use your nursing skills. Build real relationships. Make an impact you can see.

What You'll Do

As an LPN with Four Oaks in Mason City, you'll help support the medical and overall health needs of youth in our care. You'll work alongside program staff and healthcare providers to make sure each young person receives the care, medication, services, and support they need.

Your day may include:

• Administering medications safely, accurately, and on time.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with the youth in our care.
• Assessing medical needs and responding to health concerns.
• Providing medical triage and determining when additional medical care is needed.
• Coordinating medical, psychiatric, and psychological appointments and services.
• Managing physician orders, appointments, and related documentation.
• Overseeing medication management procedures, including distribution, storage, and return of prescribed medications.
• Maintaining accurate and organized medical records.
• Providing TB testing within established guidelines.
• Helping maintain healthy and safe practices throughout the program.
• Providing health-related education and training to youth and staff.
• Conducting training in areas such as CPR, First Aid, and health education.
• Reviewing medication errors and participating in continuous quality improvement.
• Recognizing and appropriately reporting medical, safety, or public health concerns.
• Providing nursing oversight related to established safety and behavioral protocols.
• Responding to periodic on-call needs during daytime and overnight hours.

Looking for Something Different in Nursing?

Maybe you're ready for a role where you have time to actually get to know the people you're caring for.

At Four Oaks, you'll use your clinical skills while also serving as an advocate, educator, problem-solver, and trusted adult for youth who may need additional support.

If you're compassionate, dependable, comfortable thinking on your feet, and looking for nursing work with a different kind of purpose, we want to hear from you.

Your Nursing Career Can Make a Difference Here.

Qualifications & Program Information

What you need:

You will need a license from an accredited practical nursing program to qualify for this position. Prior experience in working with children is preferred. Additional qualification includes:

• Ability to work on an on-call rotational schedule.
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work independently / self directed
• Effective problem solving abilities
• Basic to intermediate computer skills