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Licensed Practical Nurse

Employer
Youth Villages
Location
Douglasville, Georgia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Sep 23, 2020

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Job Details

Company Overview

Youth Villages is a national leader in the adoption and implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.

Program Overview

Youth Villages’ Residential Treatment programs serve children with emotional and behavioral problems.  Our residential campuses provide the setting for an intensive treatment program that combines the unique balance of structure and freedom. This enables children and their families to identify, understand and cope with their individual needs and develop the skills necessary to succeed in less restrictive settings.  We have three different types of facilities—Intensive Residential Centers, Open Campuses, and Group Homes.  Located in Tennessee, Georgia and Oregon, all of these facilities utilize the Re-Education of Emotionally Disturbed Children therapy model (Re-Ed).

Position Overview

  • Providing first aid to residents who become ill or injured

  • Maintaining medical charts on assigned residents

  • Working with other consulting medical professionals in servicing medical needs

  • Develop and facilitate employee and resident education programs such as personal hygiene; infection control and other relevant topics

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent and a Diploma from school of nursing or equivalent is required
A LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) license active for the State of Georgia is required
Experience working in a mental health setting is preferred
Experience with psychiatric and/or pediatric/adolescent population is preferred
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule

Experience growth and development through our continuous training, as well as tuition and licensure reimbursement, or pursue opportunities to advance both clinically and administratively with Youth Villages.

Additional Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
Retirement Savings Pension Plan
403 (b)
2 weeks paid vacation
12 paid sick days per year
10 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)

EOE

Company

Youth Villages is a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health bringing help and hope to more than 25,000 children, families and young people across the United States this year. The organization offers a continuum of evidence- and research-based programs, including its two national models: YVIntercept, which offers intensive in-home services, and YVLifeSet, which gives former foster youth a good start on a successful adulthood.

Company info
Website
Telephone
7035166952
Location
3320 Brother Blvd
Memphis
TN
38133
United States

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