D102 - Admission - Care Coordinator

River Edge Behavioral Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

11 Paid holidays

Voluntary life insurance

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This role is pivotal in the admission process, providing compassionate care to individuals entering treatment and collaborating with the interdisciplinary treatment team.

The LPN will perform nursing assessments, monitor clients, administer medications, and ensure client safety. Ideal candidates possess a current LPN license and preferably have experience in behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• Current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Knowledge of basic nursing care, first aid, personal care, and hygiene.
• Previous experience in behavioral health services is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to individuals with mental health, substance dependence, and/or developmental disabilities.
• Observe clients, document progress, and report changes in condition.
• Administer prescribed medications and accurately chart times and amounts given.
• Measure and record vital signs and key health statistics.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Medication administration

Vital sign monitoring

Documentation

Education

Current Georgia LPN license

Job description

About River Edge Behavioral Health

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.

Admission Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Company Overview

At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.

Position Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a key role in the admission process within the River Edge facility. This position is responsible for providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals entering treatment. The LPN completes nursing assessments, records vital signs, and documents client information accurately. The role also involves monitoring clients for changes in condition, ensuring safety during the admission process, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary treatment team to support individualized care planning. The LPN serves as both a caregiver and an advocate, helping clients and families transition smoothly into services while upholding the highest standards of clinical and ethical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to individuals with mental health, substance dependence, and/or developmental disabilities.
• Observe clients, document progress, and report changes in condition; take necessary action as needed.
• Administer prescribed medications and accurately charts times and amounts given.
• Measure and record vital signs and key health statistics (e.g., height, weight).

Location/Schedule

175 Emery Highway, Macon., GA – Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.

Qualifications

• Current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Preferred Experience

• Certifications required/maintained: CPR/FA/AED, CPI, Defensive Driving (if assigned), safety training, Essential Learning courses, and any other assigned/required certifications.
• Knowledge of basic nursing care, first aid, personal care, and hygiene.
• Previous experience in behavioral health services is strongly preferred.

Additional Benefits

• Flexible spending accounts
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 11 Paid holidays
• Voluntary Life Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.