LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)-CEDAR RAPIDS

Four Oaks Family & Children Services•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

Four Oaks is seeking a compassionate, dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to support youth in its residential programs. The role provides and coordinates healthcare services while working with nursing staff, residential teams, and other professionals to support young people’s health, safety, and well-being. It offers an alternative to traditional bedside nursing, with opportunities to build relationships with youth and provide care coordination, education, advocacy, and direct nursing support. The LPN assesses health concerns, provides medical triage, administers medications, coordinates appointments and follow-up care, and maintains healthcare documentation. The role also supports health education and staff training, responds to medical questions, contributes to quality improvement, identifies safety and public health concerns, and provides nursing oversight related to established safety and behavioral protocols. Periodic daytime and overnight on-call responsibilities are part of the position.

Requirements

Active Iowa LPN license in good standing.
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.
Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions when situations change.
Dependability, organization, and attention to detail.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently within the nursing scope.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with children is preferred.
Enjoyment of working with youth and building meaningful relationships.
Patience, consistency, and an interest in building trust with youth.
Interest in using nursing experience in a setting outside a traditional hospital or clinic.

Responsibilities

Build positive relationships with youth while supporting their medical and emotional needs.
Assess health concerns, provide medical triage, and help determine when additional medical attention is needed.
Safely administer medications and oversee medication distribution, storage, and returns.
Assist with medical, psychiatric, and psychological appointments and follow-up services.
Maintain accurate medical records, physician orders, medication records, and healthcare documentation.
Provide TB testing within established guidelines and promote safe health practices.
Educate youth and staff on health and wellness topics, and assist with CPR, First Aid, and other health-related training.
Help residential staff respond to medical questions and concerns.
Review medication errors and participate in quality improvement efforts.
Recognize and report medical, safety, and public health concerns.
Provide nursing oversight related to established safety and behavioral protocols.
Collaborate with nursing staff, residential teams, and other professionals to support youth.
Participate in periodic daytime and overnight on-call responsibilities.