Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Job Description

Salary: $30.00 - $33.65 / hr

Location:

Bartlett TN - Bartlett Assessment Center

Job Type: Full-Time | Multiple Shifts Available

Pay: $30.00 - $33.65 per hour

Schedule:

Day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts available.

About Youth Opportunity & Bartlett Assessment Center (Bartlett, TN)

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Bartlett Primary Assessment Center in Bartlett, Tennessee is a short-term, trauma-informed assessment facility serving youth in need of stabilization and behavioral evaluation.

Youth typically remain in care for approximately 30 days, during which they receive structured intake, education, multidisciplinary assessment, and life skills programming. Small group settings support emotional safety, initial stabilization, and planning for an appropriate subsequent placement.

We are hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team in Bartlett, TN. This LPN position is ideal for someone seeking meaningful work in youth behavioral health, juvenile care, or residential treatment. As an LPN, you will play a vital role in providing direct nursing care, supporting mental health needs, and helping stabilize youth during their treatment and assessment process.

This is a great opportunity for an LPN who wants to contribute to a structured and supportive environment where youth can heal and thrive.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays Earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
• Free RX delivery on most medications
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment

• Be part of a team making a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth
• Gain experience in a growing field of youth mental health and residential care
• Work in a secure, structured, and supportive treatment environment
• Develop your skills through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities

• Administer medications and monitor for reactions or side effects
• Conduct intake physical health assessments and screenings
• Document medical histories and maintain accurate health records
• Provide basic first aid and support emergency medical situations
• Collaborate with doctors, nurse practitioners, and behavioral health staff
• Communicate with guardians, case managers, and outside agencies
• Ensure compliance with state health regulations and treatment protocols

• Active LPN license in Florida
• Current CPR / BLS certification
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen
• Strong clinical judgment and organizational skills
• Willingness to work with youth in challenging situations

• 1+ years working in behavioral health, pediatrics, or juvenile residential care
• Experience with trauma-informed care and crisis intervention
• Familiarity with EMR systems and documentation standards

• Physical Demands :
  Ability to lift / move up to 20 pounds and provide necessary physical services to clients. Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state and to the extent that knowledge is attainable under the law. Must be able to transport clients.
• Other :
  Must maintain an appropriate and valid state drivers license. Must meet state criminal background check requirements.

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Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.