LPN or Licensed Practical Nurse (Long Beach, CA) – Youth Residential Program
About The Position
PsyPhyCare, a division of Business Staffing of America, Inc., is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide on-site medical and wellness services within a federally supported residential youth program in Long Beach, California. This role provides direct clinical services to students and collaborates closely with residential and program staff in a structured, community-based environment. The Licensed Practical Nurse will support the Health & Wellness program through direct patient care, prevention initiatives, health education, and coordination with healthcare providers and interdisciplinary staff.
Requirements
- Current and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of California.
- Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience in a clinical, school-based, residential, or community health setting required.
Nice To Haves
- Older youth experience preferred, particularly in a school or residential setting
- Calm under pressure
- Excellent documentation and note-taking skills
- Ability to identify potential learning disabilities and/or mental health concerns
- Experience preparing medications for overnight and weekend administration
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience working with adolescents or young adults preferred.
- Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred.
- Additional nursing certifications are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site nursing services within the scope of practice under the applicable state nurse practice act and facility Wellness Guidelines.
- Triaging urgent and emergent medical situations
- Providing first aid, clinical assessments, and basic treatment
- Monitoring students with chronic health conditions
- Administering medications and assisting with examinations
- Preparing and dispensing medications for overnight and weekend student use as authorized
- Coordinating referrals and follow-up care with healthcare providers
- Maintaining accurate and timely medical documentation and records
- Tracking laboratory results, immunizations, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Delivering individual and group health education sessions
- Maintaining medical and prescription supply inventories
- Providing staff training on health and wellness topics
- Collaborating with community healthcare partners and program leadership
- Supporting a safe, respectful, and inclusive campus environment
- Identifying potential health, behavioral, learning, or mental health concerns and referring students as appropriate
- Mentoring students through professional role modeling and participation in program initiatives as assigned
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
