Location & Practice Overview

This Licensed Practical Nurse position supports Youth Villages residential treatment programs in the Memphis area, where nursing care is integrated into structured behavioral health programs for children and adolescents.

Facility Type Residential treatment campuses and supervised group-home programs
Care Setting On-site youth residential treatment with 24-hour supervision and medical support
Practice Model Trauma-informed residential care focused on stabilization, life skills, and transition to less restrictive settings
Geographic Context Memphis-area Youth Villages programs in West Tennessee

Responsibilities

  • Provide first aid to youth who become ill or injured, including vital-sign assessment, wound care, and evaluation of physical condition
  • Maintain medical charts for assigned youth and complete contact notes, milieu notes, precautionary notes, and other required EMR documentation
  • Coordinate with consulting medical professionals and other members of the treatment team regarding physical health needs
  • Develop and facilitate health education for youth and Youth Villages staff covering personal hygiene, infection control, and general health and wellbeing
  • Carry out additional nursing duties within scope while supporting the health and safety requirements of the residential program

Daily practice combines hands-on response to illness or injury with accurate EMR documentation, medical coordination, and practical health education delivered within the residential treatment environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

The position requires an accredited LPN education, active Tennessee nursing credentials, and the physical and professional readiness needed to provide nursing support in a youth residential setting.

Education
High school diploma or GED plus a Licensed Practical Nurse diploma from an accredited school of nursing or equivalent
License
Active nursing license in the applicable state, with Tennessee LPN licensure required for this Memphis position
Preferred Experience
At least 6 months of pediatric or psychiatric experience; mental health and youth/adolescent experience preferred
Physical & Training Requirements
Ability to participate in physical interventions, frequently lift or move up to 50 lbs and occasionally more than 100 lbs; complete CPI and CPR training and pass agility and strength evaluation
Additional Requirements
Current valid driver’s license, strong organization and attention to detail, basic computer skills, effective communication, and flexible schedule availability

Compensation & Benefits

The posted base rate is $27 per hour, with additional night and weekend differentials. The full-time package includes health coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, parental leave, and professional development support.

  • $27 per hour plus applicable night and weekend shift differentials
  • Medical, dental, prescription drug coverage, and vision benefits
  • 401(k); 2 weeks paid vacation for full-time employees; 12 paid sick days; 11 paid holidays; paid parental leave
  • Mileage and cell phone reimbursement when applicable to the position
  • Tuition reimbursement, licensure supervision, continuous training, and clinical or administrative advancement opportunities

Schedule & Work Environment

Hours Full-time schedule of approximately 36 hours per week
Flexibility Flexible scheduling options with required availability for weekend coverage
Physical Demands Frequent walking, standing, running, stair climbing, physical agility, and lifting associated with residential youth supervision and interventions
Work Setting On-site residential campuses where nursing care operates alongside behavioral health and therapeutic services

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The LPN supports children and adolescents receiving intensive residential treatment for serious emotional and behavioral challenges, including youth who may also have medical or developmental needs requiring nursing attention.

Age Group Children and adolescents ages 6 to 17
Clinical Complexity Serious emotional and behavioral challenges, including aggression, self-harm, suicidal behaviors, problem sexual behavior, and co-occurring medical conditions
Setting Context Residential treatment campuses and group homes with structured daily programming and 24-hour supervision
Care Pathway Short-term intensive treatment designed to build skills for transition to family or other less restrictive settings

Clinical Focus & Key Services

Nursing practice focuses on the physical health needs that arise within a behavioral health residential program, combining immediate illness and injury response with medical record management, health education, and coordination with consulting clinicians.

Acute Care Response First aid, wound care, vital-sign checks, and physical assessment when a youth becomes ill or injured
Health Monitoring & Charting Ongoing medical chart maintenance and completion of daily EMR documentation related to youth care
Health Education Education for youth and staff on hygiene, infection control, preventive health, and general wellbeing
Collaborative Medical Support Communication with consulting medical professionals to address physical health needs within the residential treatment plan

Role Highlights

Unlike a conventional outpatient or long-term care LPN position, this role places nursing practice directly inside an intensive youth behavioral health environment where medical response, safety awareness, and therapeutic structure intersect.

  • LPN practice integrated into residential treatment for youth with serious emotional and behavioral challenges
  • Opportunity to support a multidisciplinary environment combining nursing, counseling, education, recreation, and residential services
  • Meaningful health-education component involving both the young people in care and Youth Villages staff
  • Distinct clinical environment requiring CPI/CPR preparation, physical agility, and readiness to respond during behavioral or medical incidents

About Youth Villages

Youth Villages is a national nonprofit focused on children’s mental and behavioral health and family support. Founded in Memphis in 1986, the organization provides residential and community-based services using research-informed and evidence-based approaches. Its Tennessee residential programs are designed to provide intensive treatment while helping youth build the skills needed to move toward less restrictive settings.

Organization Type National nonprofit focused on children, youth, families, and behavioral health
Scale Serves more than 47,000 youth, young people, and families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C.
History Founded in Memphis in 1986
Residential Footprint Residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia, including multiple campuses serving specialized youth populations
Memphis Presence National operations center and multiple Youth Villages programs in the Memphis and West Tennessee area

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of nursing care does this residential LPN position provide?
The LPN provides first aid and basic nursing response when youth become ill or injured, including vital-sign assessment, wound care, physical-condition evaluation, medical charting, and coordination with consulting medical professionals.
Is previous pediatric or psychiatric nursing experience required?
Pediatric or psychiatric experience of at least six months is preferred, along with mental health and youth or adolescent experience. The listed required credentials are an LPN diploma from an accredited program and an active nursing license in the applicable state.
What is the schedule for the Memphis LPN position?
The position is full-time at approximately 36 hours per week. Available schedules can be flexible, but weekend availability is required. Night and weekend shift differentials are available in addition to the $27 hourly base rate.
What ages and clinical needs are represented in the residential program?
Youth Villages residential programs serve children and adolescents ages 6 to 17 with serious emotional and behavioral challenges. Some youth may also have co-occurring medical conditions or other complex needs that require nursing support.
What physical requirements should applicants expect?
The role requires prolonged walking, standing, running, stair climbing, and physical agility. Applicants must be able to participate in physical interventions, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds, complete CPI and CPR training, and pass an agility and strength evaluation.
Does the LPN provide health education in addition to direct nursing care?
Yes. The position develops and facilitates educational programs for youth and Youth Villages staff on practical subjects such as personal hygiene, infection control, overall health, and wellbeing.

Licensed Practical Nurse in Memphis, TN

This full-time Licensed Practical Nurse opportunity with Youth Villages in Memphis, Tennessee places an LPN within a specialized residential treatment environment serving children and adolescents ages 6 to 17. Rather than focusing on routine outpatient visits or long-term medical care, the position addresses physical health needs that arise alongside serious emotional and behavioral challenges. The nurse provides first aid, wound care, vital-sign assessment, physical-condition evaluation, medical charting, and daily EMR documentation while coordinating medical needs with consulting professionals. Health education is also an important part of the role, with programs covering hygiene, infection control, and general wellbeing for youth and staff. The position offers $27 per hour plus applicable night and weekend differentials and follows a full-time schedule of approximately 36 hours per week with weekend availability. Applicants need an LPN diploma, active Tennessee nursing licensure, and a current driver’s license. Youth Villages also requires readiness for CPI and CPR training, an agility and strength evaluation, and physical intervention responsibilities. The Memphis-area residential programs use structured, trauma-informed care to help youth develop skills for transition toward less restrictive settings.

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