Part-Time Clinic Nurse

Youth Villages•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Youth Villages is seeking a part-time Clinic Nurse for its residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia. The programs provide structured, trauma-informed care for youth ages 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges, helping them develop skills for success in less restrictive settings. Residential services are offered in secure facilities, open campuses, and group homes, and may include clinical interventions, life-skills development, recreation therapy at selected locations, and on-campus accredited schooling. Depending on licensure, the nurse works as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to provide first aid and assess and treat youth who become ill or injured; maintain medical charts; coordinate with medical professionals; and complete daily documentation in an electronic medical record system. RNs also develop and facilitate health education programs, oversee physical, dental, and other medical appointments, and coordinate psychiatrist and pediatrician schedules. LPNs develop and facilitate health education programs and complete documentation as part of their listed duties. This position requires the ability to meet the physical demands of supervising and treating youth, including walking, standing, running, climbing stairs, participating in physical interventions when necessary, and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds. Applicants must complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR training and pass an agility and strength evaluation. The scheduled shifts are Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Requirements

For RN applicants: High school diploma or GED and an RN diploma from an accredited school of nursing.
For RN applicants: Active nursing license in the applicable state.
For LPN applicants: High school diploma or GED and an LPN diploma from an accredited school of nursing or equivalent.
For LPN applicants: Active nursing license in the applicable state.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.
Current, valid driver’s license.
Complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR training and pass an agility and strength evaluation.
Ability to walk, stand, run, climb stairs, and participate in physical interventions when necessary.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of experience working in a pediatric or psychiatric setting.
Experience working in a mental health setting.
Experience working with youth or adolescents.

Responsibilities

Provide first aid to youth who become ill or injured, including taking vital signs, treating wounds and injuries, and evaluating their physical condition.
Maintain medical charts for assigned youth.
Work with consulting medical professionals to address the medical needs of youth.
Develop and facilitate educational programs for youth and staff on topics such as personal hygiene, infection control, and health and well-being.
For RNs, oversee scheduling of residents’ physical exams, dental exams, and other medical appointments.
For RNs, coordinate scheduling for the psychiatrist and pediatrician.
Complete daily documentation, such as contact notes, milieu notes, and precautionary notes, in an electronic medical record system.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
401(k).
Paid vacation: one week for part-time employees; two weeks for full-time employees.
12 paid sick days per year.
11 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Mileage and cell phone reimbursement when applicable.
Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision.
Continuous training and opportunities for growth and development.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.
Benefits are excluded for variable-status employees.