Licensed Practical​/Vocational Nurse; Part-time-2nd shift AMIkids Acadiana

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the Part Time Nurse (LPN, LVN) is to deliver quality direct resident care under appropriate clinical supervision to adolescents with psychiatric or emotional disorders.

• Provide general nursing necessary to treatment of youth,
• Serveas a positive role model for assigned youth,
• Conduct daily sick call(s),
• Supervise the administration of all medication, as permitted by license,
• Supervise all medication procurement and storage,
• Ensurefollow-up instructions from alloff campustreatments are followed as scheduled,
• Meet with RN daily to obtain pertinent data for continuous medical care and update nurse’s notes inthemedical records,
• Conduct health education classes for allyouth,
• Assistyouthin carrying out activities of daily living, when congruent with the treatment plan and needs, age and developmental level,
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment foryouth,
• Transportyouthto medical appointments; document visits in medical records and charts and nurse’s notes,
• Attend required training/professional development events and maintain appropriate certification(s) and license(s),
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing (LPN, LVN),
• Minimumof oneyearnursingexperience,
• Possessa valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of employment,
• Obtain and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state requirements,
• Obtain and maintain current CPR and First Aid Certification bynationallyrecognizedorganization,
• Travel is required.

As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options;
  Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits – EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.