PRN-LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)-CEDAR RAPIDS

FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES • Cedar Rapids, IA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Four Oaks is seeking a compassionate and dependable PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide care and support to youth in its programs. This role offers flexible, per-diem shifts and an opportunity to use nursing skills in a youth-focused setting outside a traditional hospital or clinic. The nurse will work alongside nursing staff, residential teams, and other professionals to support the health, safety, and well-being of youth, while building positive and trusting relationships with them.

The position includes assessing health concerns, providing medical triage, administering medications, coordinating healthcare appointments and follow-up, maintaining medical records, supporting infection-control practices, and providing health education and staff training. The LPN may also assist residential staff with medical questions, participate in quality improvement efforts, identify and report safety concerns, and provide periodic daytime or overnight on-call support as scheduled. PRN hours depend on scheduling needs and availability.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license; a license from an accredited practical nursing program is required.
• Ability to work on an on-call rotational schedule.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills.
• Strong nursing assessment and communication skills.
• Compassion, patience, dependability, organization, and sound decision-making when responding to medical concerns.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with youth while supporting their medical and emotional needs.
• Assess health concerns, provide medical triage, and determine when additional medical attention is needed.
• Administer medications safely and oversee medication distribution, storage, and returns.
• Assist with medical, psychiatric, and psychological appointments and follow-up services.
• Maintain accurate medical records, physician orders, and healthcare documentation.
• Assist with TB testing, infection control, and other health and safety practices.
• Provide health education and assist with CPR, First Aid, and other staff training.
• Help residential staff respond to medical questions and concerns.
• Review medication errors and participate in quality improvement efforts.
• Identify and report medical, safety, and public health concerns.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, residential teams, and other professionals to support youth.
• Assist with periodic daytime or overnight on-call needs as scheduled.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus may be available; eligibility and details will be discussed during the hiring process.
• Flexible PRN hours based on scheduling needs and availability.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed