Full Time Mental Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Salary Range $39.25 - $39.25 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Job Shift Day

Travel Percentage None

3,000 sign on bonus!

The House of the Good Shepherd (HGS) has been changing children’s lives for over 150 years. We provide individualized, compassionate care to youth and families through a range of residential, educational, community, and foster care programs across Central New York, the Mohawk Valley, and the North Country. Our agency is built on a foundation of empathy, resilience, and the Sanctuary Model of care, which guides our commitment to healing and hope.

This new name reflects the program’s mission to support youth and families through challenging transitions and help them move from crisis to stability. Thrive Together offers short-term respite and intensive, phase-based care management for youth returning to the community after hospital stays. This model strengthens HGS’s continuum of care and enhances our ability to serve children, youth, and families.

What You’ll Do As a Registered Nurse, you’ll provide direct nursing services to children and youth in accordance with New York State licensure and agency policies. You’ll be responsible for assessments, medication management, health screenings, and coordination of care across multiple programs. This role is hands-on and collaborative, requiring strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to care.

You’ll work closely with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure the health and well-being of each child. Your work will support both immediate medical needs and long-term wellness, contributing to a safe and therapeutic environment.

We’re seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse who is passionate about working with children and families. You bring clinical expertise, strong communication skills, and a trauma-informed approach to care. Current New York State licensure/registration as a Professional Registered Nurse

Minimum 1 year of general nursing experience

Experience with children, emotionally disturbed individuals, or in pediatric/mental health nursing preferred

Confident in setting healthy boundaries and responding to challenging behavior with care and consistency.

Skilled at building strong, respectful connections with youth, families, and coworkers.

Open to learning and able to complete required trainings like Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, CPR, and First Aid.

Detail-oriented, dependable, and with strong documentation and clinical record-keeping skills.

Proficient in the Nursing Process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation

Familiarity with trauma-informed care and child development

Ability to supervise and support Licensed Practical Nurses

3,000 Sign on Bonus!

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with agency match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing job training. Many of our supervisors and leaders started as Child Care Workers—grow with us!
• Monday - Friday 8AM- 4PM

The House of the Good Shepherd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HGS encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and those with disabilities.