LPN - PRN

Oak Plains Academy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Meals

Tuition savings to continue nursing ed

Job summary

Oak Plains Academy is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for PRN shifts in Ashland City, TN. Expect 4 shifts in a 28-day period with two weekend shifts; 12-hour day or night options and a variety of hours (6 am–6 pm, 6 pm–6 am, 10 am–10 pm) are possible.

Join a structured residential treatment program serving children and adolescents. You will administer medications, maintain records, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support individualized treatment plans and ensure safety

Qualifications

• Current license to practice nursing in Tennessee.
• Current BLS certification (upon hire and kept current).
• Preferred experience with children/adolescents and in psychiatric residential settings.
• Must complete two weeks of orientation classes, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Responsibilities

• The LPN/LVN serves as a primary staff member performing routine health maintenance, medication administration, medical record documentation, and assists physicians and any other health care person all in the therapeutic milieu. Serves as a role model to staff and students in dress and demeanor.
• Performs proper HWC techniques, demonstrating knowledge of patient and staff safety. Completes debriefings as indicated.
• Renders professional nursing care to patients within the treatment programs. Practices ongoing patient assessment, evaluation and update of patient care through observation of physical and behavioral symptoms and communicates pertinent data to other service areas as needed. Administers medications appropriately and documents all data accurately according to facility policy. Participates in formulation of individual care plans for all patients and implements plan according to facility policy.
• The LPN/RN provides compassionate, patient-centered care and supports a safe, therapeutic environment for residents and families.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Medical record documentation

Team collaboration

Safety protocols

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

BLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

PRN

Shift requirements must work 4 shifts in a 28-day period with two being weekend shifts.

No specific shifts assigned, may be needed, day or night, 12-hour shifts.

6 am-6 pm, 6 pm - 6 am, & 10 am - 10 pm

Location: Ashland City, TN

Oak Plains Academy is a comprehensive and highly structured 98-bed residential treatment program offering psychiatric residential treatment services to children and adolescents, struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. Residents receive an individualized treatment plan, geared to meet their personal needs. A professional team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, nurses, and teachers serve hundreds of children and adolescents annually with the common goal of treating and healing trauma and building resiliency in the residents we serve. Located on 20 acres of rolling hills in a rural setting, about 45 minutes from Nashville, Tennessee, Oak Plains Academy campus features a full-size gymnasium, dining hall, separate academic building, and four dormitories. Our wooded campus provides an excellent opportunity for outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, softball and basketball.

What our LPNs Value:

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with Oak Plains Academy. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The LPN/LVN serves as a primary staff member performing routine health maintenance, medication administration, medical record documentation, and assists physicians and any other health care person all in the therapeutic milieu.Serves as a role model to staff and students in dress and demeanor.
• Performs proper HWC techniques, demonstrating knowledge of patient and staff safety. Completes debriefings as indicated.
• Renders professional nursing care to patients within the treatment programs. Practices ongoing patient assessment, evaluation and update of patient care through observation of physical and behavioral symptoms and communicates pertinent data to other service areas as needed. Administers medications appropriately and documents all data accurately according to facility policy. Participates in formulation of individual care plans for all patients and implements plan according to facility policy.

We offer comprehensive benefits for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Healthstream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Free Meals

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Requirements:

• Current license to practice nursing in Tennessee.
• Current BLS certification (upon hire and kept current)
• Preferred experience with children/adoloescents
• Preferred experience working in a psychiatric residential setting.
• MUST COMPLETE TWO WEEKS OF ORIENTATION CLASSES, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8:00 AM TO 4:30 PM

***This role requires a successful background check, fingerprinting and employment verification***

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.