LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE-HOURLY

Position Summary

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality healthcare services to youth in a residential treatment environment. The role involves supporting client health and wellness through direct care, medication administration, health education, documentation, and emergency medical response.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of client medical care under the supervision of licensed medical professionals.
• Serve as the designated Responsible Health Authority.
• Administer prescribed medications and vaccinations in accordance with physician orders.
• Maintain accurate medical records, health histories, and documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide first aid as needed.
• Coordinate referrals to physicians, specialists, and community healthcare providers.
• Participate in on-call coverage for emergency medical situations.
• Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Coordinate routine and emergency medical services for clients and staff.
• Provide health education to clients, including hygiene, nutrition, and wellness practices.
• Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of medical services provided.
• Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare licensing and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Required: Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois.
• PREFERRED SKILLS & ABILITIES: Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage challenging or resistant behaviors in a professional manner; effective verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational and time management abilities; ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team; basic computer proficiency and experience with standard healthcare software systems.

Additional Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Successful completion of physical examination, TB testing, and drug screening.
• Ability to pass federal, state, and organizational background checks.
• Satisfactory completion of employment verification, reference checks, and driving record review.
• Ability to safely manage and respond to aggressive behavior when necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist clients as needed.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.