Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (Part-time-2nd shift) AMIkids Acadiana

Essential Job Duties

• Provide general nursing necessary to treatment of youth,
• Serve as 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,
• Ensure follow-up instructions from all off campus treatments are followed as scheduled,
• Meet with RN daily to obtain pertinent data for continuous medical care and update nurse's notes in the medical records,
• Conduct health education classes for all youth,
• Assist youth in 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 for youth,
• Transport youth to 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.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

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  Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing (LPN, LVN),

  
  
• Minimum of one year nursing experience,
• Possess a 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 by nationally recognized organization,
• Travel is required.

What's in it for you?
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.