D157 - DD Residential - Licensed Practical Nurse, IDD

River Edge Behavioral Health; Macon (GA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

Short and long-term disability

11 Paid holidays

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in Macon, GA. This role involves monitoring patient vitals, assisting with medical tasks, and maintaining comfort for our patients.

As part of a flexible, patient-centered program, LPNs will work 36 hours across varying shifts, including weekends. Competitive benefits accompany this role, including paid holidays and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Georgia license as a licensed practical nurse.
• At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health or related field.
• Good communication skills and ability to foster relationships.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient’s vitals and record them.
• Maintain cleanliness and comfort of patients.
• Assist with basic medical tasks like administering medication.
• Update patient records confidentially.
• Evaluate patient’s wellbeing and report needs.
• Explain treatments and procedures to patients and families.
• Assist physicians and registered nurses.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Basic medical tasks

Computer skills

Communication

Education

Georgia licensed practical nurse

Experience in behavioral health/IDD

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.

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.

Licensed Practical Nurse, IDD

At River Edge Behavioral Health, we aspire to continuously lead with our values and beliefs that enable individuals to develop their potential, bring their full selves to the workplace, and engage in an environment of inclusion. At River Edge, we know you can choose to work anywhere, be we strive to be an employer of choice. We work every day to make your employee experience great. We believe in the skilled team members we hire and their ability to "make life better" for someone on their recovery journey or struggling with behavioral health challenges.

Program Overview

This is a patient/client needs-based program; therefore, work schedules are not fixed. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) must be flexible and available to work weekends, 8- to 12-hour shifts, and travel to various service locations as needed to meet client care requirements. Mileage reimbursement is available for eligible travel.

Location/Schedule: Macon, GA - 36 hours 3-12-hour shifts between Sunday-Saturday and Every Other Weekend.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor patient’s vitals and record them in their file.
• Maintain the cleanliness and comfort of each patient, including bathing, feeding, and dressing.
• Assist nursing and medical staff with basic medical tasks, such as administering medication.
• Update patient records in a confidential manner
• Evaluate the patient’s wellbeing, reporting any needs to medical staff.
• Explain treatments and procedures to patients and families.
• Assists physicians and registered nurses.

Qualifications Needed (education And/or Experience)

• Current Georgia license to practice as a licensed practical nurse.
• At least 1 year working in behavioral health/ intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or related field
• Must have good computer skills.
• Communications skills and the ability to foster good relationships among others is a plus.

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.