From 2 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 24, 2026Sources
The short version
Staff consistently point to the work itself — supporting and rehabilitating vulnerable kids and their families — as the reason they stay, which matters if you want your first years to feel like they count.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026-08-09Source: glassdoor.comA historical hiring post advertised a $6,000 sign-on bonus for LPNs and RNs, so ask a recruiter whether anything like it is still on the table before you sign.
If you are moving hereSources
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$27.00/hr
Residential LPN starting base rate in Memphis, TN (plus shift differentials)
As of 2026-09
- Shift pay
Night and weekend shift differentials offered for Residential LPNs
As of 2026-09
- Sign-on bonus
$6,000.00
Sign-on bonus for LPNs and RNs (historical posting)
Sources
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Workplace stress and safety concerns
- Staff report long hours, disorganized leadership, high burnout, and safety concerns handling aggressive behavioral outbursts from youth.
Sources
As of 2026-08-09Source: glassdoor.com- Meaningful youth mission
- Workers appreciate the opportunity to make an impactful difference supporting and rehabilitating vulnerable children and their families.
Sources
As of 2026-08-09Source: glassdoor.com- Nurse workload and safety concerns
- A former practical nurse described feeling overworked, underpaid, and unsafe, while building bonds with supportive peers.
Sources
As of 2025-03-17Source: glassdoor.co.uk
The hard parts
Reviews repeat the same hard themes: long hours, disorganized leadership, burnout, and safety worries during aggressive behavioral outbursts — one former practical nurse described feeling overworked, underpaid, and unsafe even while valuing her coworkers.
Sources
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift and 1 is a rotating shift.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Youth Villages, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Youth Villages
Part-Time Clinic Nurse
Posted last week
- RN/LPN
- Saturday and Sunday 7am-7pm
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- facebook.com/yvcareers/posts/are-you-a-nurse-looking-for-a-career-where-you-are-able-to-make-an-impact-on-you/4934280153271702
The short version, Nursing here
- glassdoor.co.uk/Reviews/Youth-Villages-Bartlett-TN-Reviews-EI_IE101573.0,14_IL.15,26_IC1162969.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025-03-17
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Youth-Villages-Reviews-E101573.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-08-09
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