Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Avery's House LLC•Fountain Hills, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Avery's House is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate, trauma-informed, person-centered nursing care to adolescents in a residential treatment setting. The LPN will be responsible for a wide range of nursing duties, including medication administration, health monitoring, client education, and emergency response. Additionally, the role involves supporting the therapeutic milieu by engaging with clients, assisting with daily routines, and implementing behavioral support plans. A key aspect of this role is providing specialized support to neurodivergent clients, understanding their unique needs and utilizing affirming approaches. The LPN will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, maintain professional communication, and adhere to all facility policies and regulations.

Requirements

Knowledge of adolescent behavioral health and psychiatric nursing.
Knowledge of psychotropic medications and medication management.
Understanding trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care.
Understanding neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders.
Ability to maintain therapeutic boundaries while building rapport with adolescents.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to remain calm and professional during crisis situations.
Ability to safely implement crisis prevention, de-escalation, and redirection without physical intervention.
Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced residential environment.
Basic computer proficiency and electronic medical record (EMR) experience.
Graduation from an accredited LPN program and current LPN licensure in state of operation
Current CPR/ FA certificate
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
One year of experience in related field
Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, pediatrics, developmental disabilities, or adolescent psychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides compassionate, trauma-informed, person-centered nursing care to adolescents.
Completes nursing assessments and ongoing health monitoring.
Administers medications accurately and safely according to physician orders and facility policies.
Monitors for medication effectiveness, adverse reactions, and side effects, documenting findings appropriately.
Performs medication counts, medication reconciliation, inventory management, and controlled substance accountability.
Transcribes physician orders accurately and promptly.
Coordinates with prescribers, pharmacy, laboratory services, and other healthcare providers.
Assists with admissions, discharges, medication reconciliation, and health screenings.
Obtains vital signs, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and other nursing procedures within the scope of practice.
Responds appropriately to medical emergencies and behavioral crises.
Provides health education to clients and caregivers regarding medications, diagnoses, wellness, and healthy living.
Documents all nursing interventions, medication administration, observations, and client progress in the electronic medical record.
Communicates significant changes in client condition to the Director of Nursing, provider, and treatment team.
Attends and participates in company meetings.
Participates in the nursing on-call rotation as assigned.
Supervises and engages clients throughout the shift.
Provides continuous support within the therapeutic milieu.
Assists with daily routines, schedules, transitions, and activities.
Participates in groups, community meetings, and therapeutic programming as appropriate.
Supports clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) while promoting independence.
Supports clients during meals, hygiene routines, school activities, recreation, and community outings.
Utilizes de-escalation, co-regulation, redirection, and crisis intervention techniques.
Implements individualized behavioral support plans under the direction of the clinical team.
Maintains awareness of client whereabouts and supervision requirements.
Conducts routine safety and environmental checks.
Transports clients to medical appointments, community outings, or other approved activities as assigned.
Assists with room searches, contraband checks, belongings inventory, and safety procedures according to facility policy.
Supports clients during difficult emotional or behavioral situations while maintaining a calm, therapeutic presence.
Collaborates closely with clinical assistants, therapists, case managers, providers, and leadership to ensure continuity of care.
Demonstrates understanding of autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing differences, developmental disabilities, and executive functioning challenges.
Utilizes neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed approaches when interacting with clients.
Recognizes sensory sensitivities and modifies communication and environmental factors when appropriate.
Supports individualized coping strategies, visual supports, structured routines, and sensory regulation interventions.
Promotes client dignity, autonomy, and strength-based care.
Attends multidisciplinary meetings, trainings, and staff meetings.
Maintains professional communication with families, guardians, providers, and team members.
Demonstrates flexibility in assisting both nursing and direct care staff to meet client needs.
Assists with orientation and mentoring of new staff as requested.
Maintains required certifications and completes all mandatory education.
Adheres to HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, licensing regulations, infection prevention protocols, and company policies.
Performs additional duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or leadership team.